Yamaha 5540/50/60 vs 5640 vs ???

[interfxrence]

...it's time that i start digging for a new receiver. i came across the 5540 in an ad, and that brought some interest. but i haven't been able to find prices for the 5550 or 5560 (in CAD).

while at the best buy USA site, i came across the 5640 which fit my needs even more so... however, i can't find any info on it at yamaha, crutchfield, etc. so, is this a new model?


i'm looking for a 6.1 receiver... with inputs for CD/MD/CS/Phono/AUX [for computer, in and out]. although, the cassette deck is not necessary... recommendations for other brands?

thanks. all help is appretiated.

[chlngr1970]

The 56XX series of Yamaha is new this year. All of the 56XX series receivers have 6.1. Another suggestion I would have is the Pioneer VSX-D812, or the 912K depending on your budget. That is going to be the biggest factor in a recomendation.

j

[interfxrence]

56XX -- that's what i thought... the fact that they also have the phono inputs is key... i think i will wait til they show up in shop. but what are the differences between the Pioneer 812 and 912, i can't find any info on the 912...

thanks for the help

[tomdkat]

Originally posted by interfxrence
the fact that they also have the phono inputs is key...

The Pioneer receivers should also have a phono input as my Pioneer Elite VSX-24TX does.

Peace...

[SilentBob]

What is your price range for a new receiver?


I bought in December a Marantz SR4300 with everything that you are asking for $690 in total Canadian at Hi-Fi Farview here down the QEW in Burlington. Great store and might be willing to give you a deal too.

PM me if you need directions and stuff.

[interfxrence]

Originally posted by SilentBob
What is your price range for a new receiver?


I bought in December a Marantz SR4300 with everything that you are asking for $690 in total Canadian at Hi-Fi Farview here down the QEW in Burlington. Great store and might be willing to give you a deal too.

PM me if you need directions and stuff.

right now, i'm pretty open... under $700 sounds good... i don't want to have to upgrade again if i don't have to, so i don't mind putting in a few more bucks now...

i'll check the marantz site in a bit as well, thanks...

[chlngr1970]

From the Pioneer Website:

VSX-D912K:

• 110 watts x 6 channels
• Auto MCACC (Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration) provides a microphone that listens to each of your speakers and automatically adjusts them for distance and sound level
• 7.1 Channel Inputs
• 5 Digital Inputs (2 optical/2 coaxial back, 1 optical front) / 1 Digital Out (optical)

Sorry, no phono input.

From the Denon website

Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II & DTS ES Discrete 7.1 A/V Receiver • Dolby Digital Surround EX, Pro Logic II • DTS Extended Surround Discrete 6.1 decoding • DTS Extended Surround Matrix 6.1 decoding • DTS Neo:6 Cinema & Music Surround decoding • DTS ES 96/24 5.1 decoding for DVD Video • Analog Devices Melody 100, 32 bit floating point DSP processor • 7 Channels • 90 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, <.05%THD) • 125 watts per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, <.7%THD) • 16 Analog Devices 24 bit, 96 kHz high resolution DACs on all eight channels, in differential configuration • Adjustable High and Low Pass Crossover (40/60/80/100/120Hz) • 2 Assignable component video inputs (100MHz) • 7 sets composite and "S" video inputs • 7.1 external wide bandwidth (100 kHz) analog inputs • 5/7 Channel Stereo • Personal Memory Plus • 6 assignable digital inputs (4 Optical, 2 Coaxial) • 2 Optical digital outputs • 9 analog inputs including built-in AM/FM tuner • Multi-Zone 1 stereo pre-amp level audio outputs • Power Amplifier Assign function, lets you assign 2 of the 7 amp channels to drive second zone speakers directly • Pre-programmed/learning Glow Key remote • Serial Port for Third Party RS-232 Control Systems • Remote I/O ports • Assignable +12v trigger • SRP $799

It's a little pricy, but Denon makes good stuf.

On the Marantz website, I was looking at the backs of the receivers, and found no Phono input. I did notice however that the remote for the SR7300 looked a LOT like the Pioneer

Finding a phono input on a HT receiver may be a challange. You may want to consider getting a phono pre-amp and using a wider selection of receivers.

hope this helps

j