Mazje

Wanting to update to an HDMI capable receiver. Any thoughts?

Also, for Blu Ray, we've got a PS3. Wanting to add another player in another room. Netflix streaming a plus.

edclem

What's your budget?
Personally, I'm a huge fan of Marantz receivers (I have an SR5003, and love it), but there are tons of options out there. You need to define a budget so that people can give you helpful suggestions.

Mazje

Yeah, you're right, I should have.

Nothing extravagant. Less than $500 for a receiver, less than $200 for a blu ray player (unless everyone thinks a second PS3 is the way to go).

Rob V

I think the PS3 is the way to go -- simply because it offers so much more than just BD or gaming. It's going to upgrade to be a capable 3D player as well.

I'm looking for a receiver as well; 7.1 w/ plenty of HDMI inputs... I'm interested to hear the feedback you get.

Mazje

I've thought about that...I already have one PS3, and I love it. If everyone thinks that's the way to go, I have no problem getting another one (especially since "fat" ones can usually be had pretty cheap as of late).

edclem

You can get a refurbished Marantz SR5004 or SR5003 for a little under $500 at accessories4less.
Other typical options in the sub $500 price range are Onkyo and Denon.

Mazje

I've had an Onkyo before and liked it...any suggestions on a specific model?

Thespian68

I recently bought the SR607. 6 HDMI inputs, 7.2 channels and supports TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Im running a 5.1 setup currently, and this receiver sounds terrific. At around $400 on Amazon, I dont think you can get much more for the money. It also upconverts, and has a pile of additional inputs.

Mazje

And just so I'm clear, if I'm running a PS3 through it, it'll decode the new sound formats on Blu Ray? Also, it upconverts, so I can run something into it through, say component (like the Wii) and be able to use the HDMI to the monitor?

tommyp007

Yes. If the receiver states DOlby TrueHD and DTS-MA, it will decode the lossless signals over HDMI. And it it upconverts, then hook up the Wii component and roll.

BTW, I'm a fan of Onkyo and their higher end Integra models myself