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Hi my av receiver recently spoil and I looking for a av receiver

Prefer to have Bluetooth and 7.1 sound ba
 

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recently bought an onkyo nr686 to replace a conked out denon avr-3310. Just a decent amp to power the existing HT system.

Sure, the sound quality and built quality lose out, coming from a denon 3000 series but considering my low usage and that my 2 previous denon 3000 series also spoilt after a few years, I decided on this cheaper model and plus there was a sale going on, could be clearing last year's model. Think the new one will be nr696.

anyway, my new avr has 7.2 sound, wlan, bluetooth and some built in apps like spotify etc, similar to current crop of amps.
 
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Better to research online first. Onkyo has latest features for low price. My entry level model is latest model onkyo tx sr393 5.2ch only $425. 7.2ch version is tx sr484. Internet connected model latest one is onkyo tx nr696 at $765 only. Please check prices on Lazada. Sold by Alpha Audio at Adelphi. Yamaha has rx v485 and rx v685. Please google for more info.
 

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I dont know Denons so well but can find out which are latest models and best value ones. Pioneer is also getting popular. If u listen to Spotify u can get one with spotify connect. Then u dont need bluetooth to play music. Please read up about this technology.
 
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What shop is recommend for seeing a range of av receiver?

Was comparing Marantz and Denon during my avr shopping at Aldephi recently.

There was a promotion on the Denon, think the model is a 2500 something, being priced at $599 or $699. Can check it out if it fits your budget and specs.

Alternatively, can try the audio shop at Sim Lim Square level 1, they have a range of models.
 

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Any shop got sell 2nd hand one or don't bother buying a 2nd hand set?
 

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Better not buy 2nd hand. May break down in a few months like mine. Instead, u can ask shops about older models and compare price with latest models. U have to decide what features u want before u can properly decide which brand and model to get.
 

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On the Internet saw this PIONEER VSX-932 not sure is it good selling abt 600 buck brand new set
 

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Think maybe it's an older model (2017/2018). Yes saw on Lazada app for $599. U can google for reviews. Also check if there is a newer version. Visit pioneer website.
 
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Better to research online first. Onkyo has latest features for low price. My entry level model is latest model onkyo tx sr393 5.2ch only $425. 7.2ch version is tx sr484. Internet connected model latest one is onkyo tx nr696 at $765 only. Please check prices on Lazada. Sold by Alpha Audio at Adelphi. Yamaha has rx v485 and rx v685. Please google for more info.

393 good hoot?
 

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Think maybe it's an older model (2017/2018). Yes saw on Lazada app for $599. U can google for reviews. Also check if there is a newer version. Visit pioneer website.

Idm old model but this got atmos etc seem not bad leh
 

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393 good hoot?

Well i am not really experienced enough to say but at this price can't complain cos not many other options. Looking back I maybe should have paid more to get a model with internet connection so can enjoy spotify connect / chromecast audio and also in future easier to update firmware without using usb.
 

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Also I dunno why after running Auto setup with setup mic, the crossovers for my mission lx2 was 50hz and the mission lx-c was 120hz. Never saw such numbers on my old yamaha. Dunno is it an onkyo thing. After much adjustments by ear I decided 70hz is best for lx2. Dare not lower lx-c crossover as some say can raise but not lower crossover otherwise EQ will not work properly.
 
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Mine 1513 also goes into protection mode. Sigh... Don't know want to repair or not:(

Denons? 5 or 6 years old? My 2 previous denons are conked after 5 years or so. I suspect dust gathering inside might be the problem
 

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No, it is not a good practice to cover with cloth. If you forget to remove the cloth and when you on the avr, it will heat up without you knowing it. The best is to add a ventilator on top of it to suck all the heat from the avr. It acts as a dust cover to prevent dust from entering into the avr. Currently, I am using AC Infinity T10 and very happy with this. You set to your desired temperature and when the avr get hot the ventilating fan start sucking hot air and blowing out.
 
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