QUOTE(hooi @ Dec 3 2016, 12:14 PM)
Hi sifus,
Finally my >15 yrs old AV receiver stopped working.
Sony STR-DB930
I have a pair of Mordaunt Short MS10i as front, B&W CC3 center, and a pair of MS10 as surround.
What is a decent AV receiver below rm2k? Here are my preferred features:
1. Binding posts connections (at least for front RL)
2. USB port on front panel for music playback
3. Optical input for my old tv
4. Coaxial input for old DVD player
5. Wireless BT for the occasional music streamed from phone, or video from kid's tablet
6. Spotify network features would be nice for the missus
I looked online (I am located in Penang) and see a deal on a local shop:
1. Denon AVR-X1200W rm1799
2. Onkyo TX-NR545 rm1899
Having read Onkyo & Pioneer reliability issues in this thread, probably will rule out Onkyo.
Any Sony, Yamaha, Marantz in the same price range or better value?
how much do you like sony sound? kl sony center got sell 7.1 receiver but price forgotten (was it 2.5k ?)
i quite like it too
for audyssey sound by denon and marantz, easily tuned for multiple seats.
pioneer avr is *quite* terrible in music playback which i took half yr to try adjust until give up.
yamaha rxv no kickz
*this year self experienced denon x2200w (not ur model) kena 1 case d.o.a. right after install. shop owner very steady, he replace a new unit no need wait for warranty.
so make sure the amp you buy is local distributor dynamic acoustic s/b