Spec me an AV Receiver for around £400

n30_mkii · 27 Mar 2012 at 20:24

At the moment I'm thinking about the Onkyo TXNR609 as it has all the features I need.

Would like DNLA steaming if possible, must have at least 4 HDMI in 1 out.

Would like 2 zones if possible

Upscaling

And importantly HDMI swithching

Any other recommendations? I'm a bit out of the loop with AV equipment at the moment.

It will be running some Q Acoustic 2020's with a sub and center in 5.1 initially, but would like it to support 3D and 7.2 if possible for the future.

Nick1881 · 27 Mar 2012 at 21:59

For £430 Peter Tyson are selling the Denon AVR 2312, it's a step above the 609 with an original retail price of £800. Buying new it's probably the best buy around.

Mr Goat · 28 Mar 2012 at 12:08

Big Yamaha fan myself, the 671 offers a lot for 350 notes;

http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/HD.php?_YAM_671_&CAT=HCAMP&ID=3783

http://www.richersounds.com/product/av-receivers/yamaha/rxv671/yama-rxv671-blk

realBabelfish · 28 Mar 2012 at 13:12

you might be able to get the Onkyo 709 i have for around that price. much better than my old denon 1910.

DLNA is limited to audio though.

n30_mkii · 28 Mar 2012 at 19:23

Will take a look at those. Thanks for the advice, if anyone else has anything else to add please post and I will take a look

Mr Goat · 8 Apr 2012 at 11:46

Have you made a decision yet? Just interested really in what you went for in the end.

chaparral · 8 Apr 2012 at 16:49

Pioneer VSX921 with Blu-ray Player £369.95

http://www.richersounds.com/package/home-cinema/av-receivers/pah01301

n30_mkii · 14 Apr 2012 at 19:11

Been away for a bit, so I'm going to try and make a decision this week. Will let you know what I go for

panthro · 16 Apr 2012 at 11:31

Mr Goat said:
Big Yamaha fan myself, the 671 offers a lot for 350 notes;

http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/HD.php?_YAM_671_&CAT=HCAMP&ID=3783

http://www.richersounds.com/product/av-receivers/yamaha/rxv671/yama-rxv671-blk

I bought a 671. Loving it so far. Really easy to use and has a very good GUI. Nearly went for the Denon 1912 but glad I spent the extra on the Yamaha.

paullewis323 · 17 Apr 2012 at 13:16

Do you really require more than 5.1?

Lew

realBabelfish · 17 Apr 2012 at 13:18

paullewis323 said:
Do you really require more than 5.1?

Lew

ive just gone with a 7.1 with front widths and it does make a difference. the sound field is now massive. great for sports. i will watch a movie tonight to see how well it does