Hi All,
I am currently in the process of upgrading a basic enough JVC DVD surround system and adding a Blue Ray player. I am set on opting for a PS3 initially as it has the added attraction of gaming. I also have Sky HD which is occupying the only HDMI in on my 37" LG tv.
So I have made the decision to invest in a receiver along with the PS3 but need some advise regarding the receiver itself. I have narrowed it down to a Sony STR-DG820, Sony STR-DA2400 or the Yamaha DSP-AX763. I appreciate that there is a price difference between the 3 but this is where your advice comes in.
As a beginner do I opt for the DG820 as it has received great reviews and is very well priced for a first receiver. Should I be too concerned about the lack of Upscaling and Multichannel in?
The Yamaha is priced in the middle and just below my ideal budget of £400 but the only downside I see is the lack of upscaling and more importantly only 2 HMDI ins? ( I may look to add a stand alone blue ray in the future)
Or finally do I push my spend a little bit further and opt
for the DA2400 as it seems to tick all the boxes for the added expense.
I am looking for something that is going to a great piece of kit which will support all my current (beginner) needs but yet have the potential to handle my requirements in the coming years. I would rather spend an extra £70-80 today instead of another 450 in 12 months. I will be keeping my JVC speakers which I have at present but they may be replaced depending on the performance.
Finally, I live in the Republic of Ireland so if anyone can recommend a number of excellent stockists here or in the north I would appreciate it. Due to the Euro exchange rate at present I am willing to buy in NI or online as I still want the best deal/price possible.
Kind Regards
Karl
I am currently in the process of upgrading a basic enough JVC DVD surround system and adding a Blue Ray player. I am set on opting for a PS3 initially as it has the added attraction of gaming. I also have Sky HD which is occupying the only HDMI in on my 37" LG tv.
So I have made the decision to invest in a receiver along with the PS3 but need some advise regarding the receiver itself. I have narrowed it down to a Sony STR-DG820, Sony STR-DA2400 or the Yamaha DSP-AX763. I appreciate that there is a price difference between the 3 but this is where your advice comes in.
As a beginner do I opt for the DG820 as it has received great reviews and is very well priced for a first receiver. Should I be too concerned about the lack of Upscaling and Multichannel in?
The Yamaha is priced in the middle and just below my ideal budget of £400 but the only downside I see is the lack of upscaling and more importantly only 2 HMDI ins? ( I may look to add a stand alone blue ray in the future)
Or finally do I push my spend a little bit further and opt
for the DA2400 as it seems to tick all the boxes for the added expense.
I am looking for something that is going to a great piece of kit which will support all my current (beginner) needs but yet have the potential to handle my requirements in the coming years. I would rather spend an extra £70-80 today instead of another 450 in 12 months. I will be keeping my JVC speakers which I have at present but they may be replaced depending on the performance.
Finally, I live in the Republic of Ireland so if anyone can recommend a number of excellent stockists here or in the north I would appreciate it. Due to the Euro exchange rate at present I am willing to buy in NI or online as I still want the best deal/price possible.
Kind Regards
Karl