vinylfilmaholic Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Another day, another new topic thread that probably doesn't need to be created but here we are, might as well make the best of it. I'm planning on getting myself a stereo receiver to hook up the new Pro-Ject Debut Carbon I have shipping to me in hopefully mid-March. I've been doing research and at first I was thinking that I should just get the Sherwood RX-4109 but I'm not sure if it's a durable enough unit for what I want. I'm looking to buy new bookshelf speakers with it (looking at Sony or possibly the Dayton Audio ones that run $50 on Amazon) or if I can get a nice pair of floorstanding speakers at Goodwill or something maybe go that route. Anyway, I just saw the listing on Amazon for the Onkyo TX-8255 and it looks like it might be a better unit than the Sherwood. I already have an Onkyo 7.1 receiver that I'm using and I like it for Blu-rays and my PS3 (although my turntable running through an AUX input with an external preamp was hardly loud enough for the unit to pump out, but I attribute that to the fact that it's a home theater receiver dedicated to mostly gaming and movies, not turntable listening).....so enough rambling is the Onkyo a good deal at $170 or does anybody else have a better recommendation for a stereo receiver with phono input and grounding for less than $200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
828321 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I currently use an Onkyo 5.1 system with pre amp, it's loud as sin. Have you set the pre amp up properly...or is the pre amp any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I currently use an Onkyo 5.1 system with pre amp, it's loud as sin. Have you set the pre amp up properly...or is the pre amp any good? Well if it's any consolation, I have to turn up my system up into the 40 range just to get "listenable" sound from my movies and stuff. The preamp I have is a cheap one I got from Amazon, the ART DJPRE II. It has lights on it that let me know if the "gain" level is going to high and I always felt I was going to blow my speakers out if they went to into the red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacumecleanerman Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I have an Onkyo 7.2 receiver also. I had the same problem as you, where the volume through the aux input was WAY too low. It's actually fixable (In my case). My unit, SR-608, had "Intellivolume." This was an area wher all inputs were set at a relative "0" db, and you could change the 0 to +12 or -12 db. This feature is for setting all inputs to an equall listenning level, and not having to turn the volume way up or down every time you change source. Really i think it creates more of a problem than intelli anything. I also set turned all my speaker levels up a few dbs to make it even more loud, cause changing the intellivlume was just not ear peircing enough. I would think a sub 200$ receiver is not too much of an upgrade from your onkyo, not sure though. What model do you have currently? If the intellivolume fixes the issue i would just use the Onkyo. If you are to buy a dedicated amp for your turntable or sometthing that would be better. It doesnt make sense to buy a receiver for a turntable. You would be paying for a lot of features you don't use for 2 channel analog listenning if you buy a 5.1 receiver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 You would be paying for a lot of features you don't use for 2 channel analog listenning if you buy a 5.1 receiver... This x10000. Some people don't realize that that a $500 integrated usually has better guts than a $500 receiver... And yes, most people want 5.1 surround sound for TV and movies... but I can guarantee that good 2 or 2.1 setup will thoroughly impress people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm using the Onkyo HT-S5400. I'm on a real tight budget for a receiver/amp though which is why the Sherwood and other Onkyo look very attractive to me but if my model has that feature then I probably won't have to get another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 So I looked at the manual for my receiver and it doesn't have anything resembling what you mentioned vacumecleanerman......looks like I'm gonna be getting a separate receiver. :-\ Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Don't get a separated receiver. If you're getting a separate unit, just get an integrated amp. Or look into a phono preamp with volume control... http://www.needledoctor.com/Bellari-VP130-Tube-Phono-Preamp?sc=2&category=36638 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 ajxd, what (IYHO) is the cheapest integrated amp that you'd recommend? I'm really trying not to break the bank on this setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I also might want to add a tape deck to this too at a much later time so can we keep that in mind please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 This guy is cheap, but a really nice integrated for the price. http://www.needledoctor.com/Cambridge-Audio-Topaz-AM10-Integrated-Amplifier?sc=2&category=271 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I wouldn't be afraid of this guy either: http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-A-S300-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B00916E2UI/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1362675181&sr=1-3&keywords=yamaha+amplifier I had the 700 for a while and liked it, but I also enjoy the slighty dry sound (IMO) of Yamaha products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 This one is even less: http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-R-S300BL-Stereo-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0044779H2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_4 It has more, like the tuner, so I would expect the A-S series (the one I linked above)to be better parts-wise, but we are talking about budget amps anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help. I'll keep looking into those once my turntable actually ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacumecleanerman Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 DUde. Go to page 39 of your manual. Read "Reference Level" info. There is no need to buy a new receiver. You have one... Unless you want two different setups. READ THE MAUAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 I found my manual, I'll give it a try later on...we'll see what happens. I would prefer to have two different setups though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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