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Receiver/Amp for TV+PC audio

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Hi,

I am looking to buy a receiver/amplifier. I have a Auzentech X-fi Prelude sound card and 5.1 Creative speakers. I am looking to set up my Sony Bravia LCD for use as both TV + PC monitor. So, I need a receiver which will work with the TV and PC audio and output it to my 5.1 speakers. Oh, and I also want to connect a 360 elite via HDMI. I will also use HDMI output on my PCs gfx card.

Any suggestions? I have my sights set on the Pioneer VSX-918V-K.
 
I tried the 918 and think it'll do a nice job for your system as described. What's your budget? There might be better choices depending on how much money you want to spend.
 
My advice to everyone is to get the Denon AVR 589 for $250 now. There is no better value in recevers period.

Basically, it makes whatever speakers you have, in whatever room you have, sound as good as they can. It does this with its auto setup and calibration. You place the included mic where you will sit and let the receiver run its tests. Once done, it has adjusted itself to your speakers and room.

That, and the Audyssey software like the Dynamic volume control keeps loud ass commercials from ruining your day.

Denon’s AVR-589 surround sound receiver features the latest high definition video connectivity, including dual HDMI latest specification v1.3a inputs and HDMI output that provides up to 1080p resolution pass-through. The AVR-589 features a precision 32 bit floating point DSP processor for optimum surround sound fidelity, a technology normally only found on much more expensive components. Each of the five equal power amplifier channels features 75 watts of output, able to drive the widest variety of home theater speaker systems. The AVR-589 also features Audyssey MultEQ in-room multi-point analysis that measures the in-room response at up to six different listening positions, and then fine-tunes the response for the smoothest, most natural-sounding tonal balance. And, the AVR-589 is among the first to include Audyssey’s remarkable new Dynamic Volume processing, which eliminates jarring volume shifts between TV shows and commercials, as well as Audyssey Dynamic EQ to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance, even at low volume levels. As well, the AVR-589 features media network connectivity (via optional ASD-3N/3W) bringing music and photos from your collection to your home theater system. In addition, the AVR-589 includes iPod connectivity (via optional ASD-1R/3N/3W), along with our exclusive new Compressed Audio Restorer technology that revitalizes portable audio tracks.
 
Damn, that's a helluva price for a very good receiver. The 589 may well have supplanted the venerable Panasonic XR57 as the best bang for the buck receiver around.
 
Thanks for your replies, guys, especially to spaceman. :)

I'm looking to spend no much than 300 bucks. And Devon AVR 589 seems too good to be true at the moment.
 
My Onkyo SR505 has Audyssey too but I prefer to trun it off and set it all up manually because the EQ in Audyssey makes the midrange sound bloated, IMO.
 
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