Denon x1200 vs yamaha rxv479 vs pio 830k

[vkhandelwal]

Looking for a sub 50k receiver to replace my marantz 5006
Have not included marantz this time due to lack of service and my expereince with it

Please help me deciding one

 

[efernand1]

Hi

IMHO, Marantz AVRs are built to last provided you use them appropriately within their recommended usage and specs.

The SR5006 is quite an old model, there has been changes after that (5007, 5008, 5009 and 5010). The 5008 has been built like a tank to last and i have not faced any issues.

If you are looking at Denon (Same company D & M Holdings make the Marantz AVR), you will find a difference in performance signature as normal components are used. It is only the higher models (3000/4000 series) which sound good enough.

Pioneer 800 series is good but LX series is better from a performance and durability standpoint which i seen and heard at the What Hi Fi Show.

Yamaha was good in the past and i did own AVRs of the same brand a good number of years and kept changing models.....now the quality has somehow gone down and so has performance.....

Remember any AVR can give a performance and claim it is the best....you as a user and owner should be sharp enough to notice the difference and make up your mind on what you expect. Hence audition before purchasing any other brand than the one you have used.

For me Dolby Atmos is not a priority as there is hardly any much difference to a 7.1 setup. As most of us know, its a marketing gimmick where all want to capitalise. Also not much content is out there ..the most imp thing is that you need extra speakers or specially designed dolby atmos speakers to enjoy.....

Wifi or Bluetooth feature is another strategy to sell AVRs..honestly if there are too many antennaes in the area....signals get mixed up and streaming or capabilities faces issues..

Anyways, all the best.....hope you find something that fits your budget and expectations. There are some good AVRs on sale in Hi Fi Ads and For Sale by Owner....all the best.

 

[vkhandelwal]

Thanks for the reply
I do not have concern for sound quality of marantz infact
I do have marantz pm7004 which i will continue to use for stereo setup . My video usage is very less and not looking to spend the amount for 5010
May be 1506 or 1606 if i get good deal
I already have media streamer and squeezebox so not intrested in wifi or bluetooth either. Just a decent 5.1 with 5 or six hdmi input will work
There was no problem with marantz as far as sound quality is concerned and i had moved from onkyo to denon and then marantz. There was no need to change only if it was working . Have already sent unit twice to mumbai and spent quite an amount for shipping and repairs, but it keep getting crashed .

 

[venkatcr]

There was no problem with marantz as far as sound quality is concerned and i had moved from onkyo to denon and then marantz. There was no need to change only if it was working . Have already sent unit twice to mumbai and spent quite an amount for shipping and repairs, but it keep getting crashed .

If you read some of the posts and threads I had written on, I have been quite disappointed with Onkyo as they don't seem to care. Marantz at least have authorised service centers in Chennai, and hopefully other places.

Sometimes, there is a bit of luck involved. I have recently auditioned the Denon, Pioneer, Marantz. At the same level, the Marantz beat the other two in terms of sound quality and even video processing. Please go thorugh http://www.hifivision.com/surround-amplifiers-receivers/61703-your-inputs-please.html to see what has been written.

The new NR1506 and NR1606 are supposed to be excellent for small rooms and have just started winning awards.

Cheers

 

[sash]

I have both Yamaha 473 and Pioneer 930. Both are great receivers. In that budget, i'd urge you to go for the Pioneer 930 which you could get for around 57K (try DNI Bangalore). If you have 80K to spend on a receiver, currently i think it's very hard to beat the Marantz 5010. Another receiver to consider is the Onkyo 747 at about 72K

 

[rammy]

What would be the cost of denon x1200w? grey market price and normal ?
Please help me out bro's?
Thanks in advance
rammy

 

[venkatcr]

What would be the cost of denon x1200w? grey market price and normal ?

HFV does NOT encourage illegal activities including grey market.

Cheers

 

[vkhandelwal]

Local dealer in my city has quoted x 1200 for 48k

 

[vkhandelwal]

I decided to open the 5006 receiver considering that I had nothing to lose.
opened it used blower to remove the dust. tighten the cable a little bit and plugged it again

what a stroke of luck!!:yahoo: it started working again have been using it since last three days without any issue.. crossing my finger that it will continue to work.

not connecting the stereo amp to the front pre-out of receiver any more . I have placed the order for wharfedale 220 with hifimart to be used with stereo receiver.

 

[efernand1]

Congrats....use it carefully now and ensure that the avr gets enough ventilation....cooling fans etc..

 

[RajithKumar]

What would be the cost of denon x1200w? grey market price and normal ?
Please help me out bro's?
Thanks in advance
rammy

Generally you can expect 10 to 15 % discount from the MRP.It depends upon the dealer.
Do a good audition and decide your AVR and then bargain for a good discount.
Good luck for your purchase.

 

[Vipd]

Hi ,
As per my understanding the asking price of Denon x1200 is 37K in gray market @ chennai

 

[ankitj]

Hi ,
As per my understanding the asking price of Denon x1200 is 37K in gray market @ chennai

Ive just purchased x1200 from dealer in Delhi @ 40k

 

[alekhp]

I bought X1200 for 44K from Profx

 

[goget]

V Khandelwal- congrats for the brillant idea of removing dust DIY do it yourself to repair your Marantz. I remember I did the same to my Enbee ZX1 and ZX80 pre amp and amp and it started working and no problems for 5 years.

I am planing to buy an AVR - Denon x 1200 which is costing 49K in Delhi or I may go for a Yamaha RX-V 2067...which is costing 22 K and put the saved money in a Polk sub woofer
Request you all guys to kindly advise me.
thanks
Goget

PS My present speakers are Jamo S 426 floor st and CD player is Marantz CD 5004.

 

[abhay2603]

I have the same concern .. Which one to buy Denon x1200 or yamaha rxv479 ?
in terms of sound .. which is better ?

 

[efernand1]

Hi

IMHO, Yamaha had a good sound signature and i did own a RX V440 for close to 5 years.....after that shifted to other brands.....their high end models are nice.....the RXV479 is ok.....somehow i dont find the Yamaha's convincing enough

Denon and Marantz are made by D & M Holdings...the difference is that Marantz is more warmer and better as it is built with expensive high grade components....the SR series is the best .......Denon is cheaper than a Marantz.....the good good models of Denon are the 2000 series onwards...

Pioneers are good performers but the LX series is the best which provides True Audiophile performance...

In short, you need to decide what kind of punch, features and performance you want in an AVR and audition......all AVR brands are competing with each other in terms of features and performance and hence you need to shortlist who are the best performers for the past decade and more.....read online reviews and forums available through google and decide....

 

[sunilkm]

I have the same concern .. Which one to buy Denon x1200 or yamaha rxv479 ?
in terms of sound .. which is better ?

Yamaha 479 will be suitable for music+ movies.
Demon x1200 if movies only. The musical performance may not be convincing in x1200. x1200 is more feature rich with 7.2 and Atmos enabled and DTS-X upgrade. RX-v479 is not Atmos and 5.1. You will find wider Yamaha service support than denon. Both the models are good and many FMs are using them. So weigh all the factors and decide. Demo is also important to zero in.

 

[vkhandelwal]

V Khandelwal- congrats for the brillant idea of removing dust DIY do it yourself to repair your Marantz. I remember I did the same to my Enbee ZX1 and ZX80 pre amp and amp and it started working and no problems for 5 years.



I am planing to buy an AVR - Denon x 1200 which is costing 49K in Delhi or I may go for a Yamaha RX-V 2067...which is costing 22 K and put the saved money in a Polk sub woofer

Request you all guys to kindly advise me.

thanks

Goget



PS My present speakers are Jamo S 426 floor st and CD player is Marantz CD 5004.

As you have jamo speakers and marantz cd player I believe you like warm sound signature and music . i would also recommend that you check out marantz 1506 which should be around 48k else yamaha 479 should be a good option . I was leaning towards that but luckily my receiver started working and saved me money

 

[sunilkm]

I have the same concern .. Which one to buy Denon x1200 or yamaha rxv479 ?
in terms of sound .. which is better ?

I understand from your other thread you plan to listen more music. In that usage Yamaha 479 will be much better than x1200.