Looks, Sound, Features, Price

Heat, Remote,Number of digital inputs

Incredible sound and features for the buck. Remote is cheesy, but I don't use the remote enough for it to be a problem. Runs hot, but with plenty of clearance on top and back hasn't been a big problem.

clear, sharp sound, DTS decoding, cheap! nice amp rating.

smaller sized speaker plugs, overheated (until i added a few additional fans :D ), no 5.1 input. cheap remote

my configuration:
(front) KLH 9915, 4way 15in woofers (300wa max)
(center) Sony ss-cn490, (150w max)
(rear) Sony ss-mb105, (100w max)
(sub) KLH 12-120, 12in woofer, 120wa amp (200w max)
Monster Cable wires to all speakers :D

this receiver aint bad at all. had lot of overload problems at first until i purchased 2 cheap fans and hooked them up to a power adapter to the switched plug on the back of the receiver. it doesnt get hot at all, even with all 5 channels cranked :). it was refurbished, but so far the only problem i have seen (besides heat) is the cheap controller, the fact that i lost the manual so i dont know the codes for the cheap remote lol, and when UPS delivered it, they broke off one of the stands on the bottom, meaning i only had to pay 150 bucks for it :). if you dont need a 5.1 input too bad and you arent that much of an audiophile, id recomend this to you.

p.s. dont buy KLH speakers unless you want what you pay for! cheap, yes. good quality, ...not really.

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20 yr old pioneer receiver :p

Good sound for the money, Many inputs, enough power for a medium size room.

Very cheap remote design, spring type speaker conectors,

this is a good budget unit, easy for set up, better for moves than music.
I add a small external fan and forget all about heat problems.
I hate that noise when the DD mode starts with some DVDs.

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Previous:Yamaha DPL RXV-690,Kenwood stereo Receiver

Good power unit for smaller room, good clarity sound, Digital Dolby with optical fibre connection, DTS and AC3, 3 video inputs, 2x Channel Surround settings, Hall etc

Does get a little hot,will have to install an extra fan, the remote control would have to be worst I have ever owned for otions not on the device, can place unit off with remote but not on ??? Go figure

I bought this receiver because I could save three hundred dollars and buy a decent sub. I stacked it up against the Sony 845 a good receiver though with indentical features to the Techinics product. Upon hearing the same type of sound produced from both recievers I faulted and went against the Sony. A decision I have not regretted as this amp is awesome when watching a live Rugby game with the spc Live setting on and the db's turned up on the rears. If you like loud clear sound coming from all around you I reccomend you go for this model. I also reccomend the DVD optical link as the system automatically senses the Dolby digital code. This amp is not for the more acoustically tuned kind of person, the Pro Logic Sherwood I still own was good in that respect it just lacked the grunt I wanted for DVD. All in all I am happy with the purchase as it offers everything I want, they could have done with a bit more user friendly stuff on the remote, do yourself a favour, Buy one !

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Sherwood

Good power unit for smaller room, good clarity sound, Digital Dolby with optical fibre connection, DTS and AC3, 3 video inputs, 2x Channel Surround settings, Hall etc

Does get a little hot,will have to install an extra fan, the remote control would have to be worst I have ever owned for otions not on the device, can place unit off with remote but not on ??? Go figure

I bought this receiver because I could save three hundred dollars and buy a decent sub. I stacked it up against the Sony 845 a good receiver though with indentical features to the Techinics product. Upon hearing the same type of sound produced from both recievers I faulted and went against the Sony. A decision I have not regretted as this amp is awesome when watching a live Rugby game with the spc Live setting on and the db's turned up on the rears. If you like loud clear sound coming from all around you I reccomend you go for this model. I also reccomend the DVD optical link as the system automatically senses the Dolby digital code. This amp is not for the more acoustically tuned kind of person, the Pro Logic Sherwood I still own was good in that respect it just lacked the grunt I wanted for DVD and Rugby games. All in all I am happy with the purchase as it offers everything I want, they could have done with a bit more user friendly stuff on the remote, do yourself a favou, Buy one !

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power 3 digital inputs price

bass

this reciever gets alot of bad remarks i have never had any of these problems i did not know they even over heated it was news to my neighboor who has the 940. my reciever pushes two cerwinvega LS 312's 400 watts each two infinity il 10 interludes and a infinity center. my unit was referbished so if it had a problem it was fixed because i run mine all day sometimes at full blast no problem. i would recommend not putting anything on top of this reciever it takes in its air from the top and blows it out the back and use 14gauge or larger speaker wire .

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sanyo (yes they make recievers)

Price to performance is excellent
DTS/ Digital autosensing

Doesn't support Technics DCC player or older Technincs components

I waited until Best Buy had this on sale, and it was worth the wait. The sound is excellent, the interface is great and the unit remembers settings for every individual speaker when you switch between inputs... even the Sony ES series won't switch speakers with the inputs.
As for the fan issue, having the fan come on during high draws is something that Technics has done for years. I just retired (to a different room) a Technics receiver that I used and abused for 10 years. The heat hasn't been an issue with either of the receivers. Just don't put anything on top of it.
I also noticed hissing during quiet parts of movies, but I replaced my cheap Radio Shack speaker wire with some Monster Cable and it went away. Funny how that works.
It's totally incompatible with older Technics equipment, so if you have an older CD player or DCC recorder, you're out of luck.

Price, DD/DTS decoders

none

After buying 36" Toshiba TV and DVD player, Dolby Pro Logic just didn't cut it anymore even though that receiver was only three years old. Shopped around for over two months looking at DD/DTS capable receivers. Most were priced more than I wanted to spend, so I just kept looking and waiting. A local retailer had a big sale and I ended up with this unit for $350 Canadian. Much less than any other brands with DD/DTS.

Sound is crisp and clear. I haven't heard any buzz or hiss mentioned by others. Power is more than adequate. For my usage as a HT system, the volume control rarely gets above the 10:30 position. If it does and anyone else is home and not watching with me I soon know about it.

Some of the other posts mentioned the heat it generates and the fan it has. I contacted Technics in Canada and they verified that the fan operates based on volume position because more heat will be generated the higher the volume is turned. At the levels I listen to the fan will never come on, but the heat will never exceed the specs for the unit either.

A good value for the price.

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Marantz, NAD, JVC

Good clean power, sounds good, looks good, easy for my wife to use, Dolby Digital and DTS... BIG bang for the buck!

Only one optical input, no S-video jacks for video switching, needs better remote.

Although this receiver may have its shortcomings, with both Dolby Digital and DTS built in, made it a great value. By using a separate powered subwoofer to handle all the bass, it keeps the unit from running too hot. Having the taste for fine champagne and having only the money for beer, this was a good purchase. Now I have the Ultimate poor guy's home theater. Our friends think we spent a fortune. Combined with my 32 inch TV, DVD player, Cambridge Soundworks speaker system and a self-built subwoofer, I couldn't be more satisfied. More than enough gear for a 1 bedroom apartment. My neighbors are sure to file a complaint any day now.

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Compared to Sony, Yamaha, Pioneer, and Denon.

Picked up this receiver at Sears for $332. My original plan was to buy the Yamaha 905 which Sears had for $477 that particular day. After auditioning both I decided to give Technics another try. I've owned the SA-GX770 for the past 4 years and my only complaint has been the distortion in the surrounds. Fortunately, that's not the case with the SA-DX930. Clean sound in all channels at high volume. DVD listening is most impressive. Considering the price which includes DTS, I'd have to say this is the best buy for Dolby Digital and DTS out there. As far as overall sound quality, I can't adequately offer comparisons as I wasn't able to audition different units with similar speakers, sources, and settings. All I know is that it sounds very good.