Looking for a new receiver...

[The DirtMerchant]

My current bedroom receiver (Onkyo...I forget which, low level) is over 10 years old and some glitches are cropping up. Considering a new purchase and looking for recommendations...
All I need is HDMI switching, digital optical and cheap...and it to last another 10 years.
I only run a pair of small Paradigm speakers.


Wow...as I'm typing this thread I searched BB and
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/onkyo-7-2-channel-network-a-v-receiver-black/5017600.p?skuId=5017600
$249 as a Black Friday deal and this thing looks like overkill for me...
"What do I get for $10?"...I mean...What do I get for $150?

Anyway...any recommendations? I guess I can search for under, under $150 would be great...

 

[Towen7]

https://www.accessories4less.com/ma.../receivers-amps/home-theater-receivers/1.html

 

[Haywood]

https://www.accessories4less.com/ma.../receivers-amps/home-theater-receivers/1.html

These guys are great. I bought five receivers from them over the years (including two that served in my main system). The only issues I had were Onkyo-related, not dealer related. They are an authorized dealer for everything they sell. The only recommendation I can make is to avoid Onkyo. Their quality has really gone down the crapper in more recent years. Stick with Denon, Marantz or Yamaha.

 

[Towen7]

They warranty the refurb so it’s really a matter of your personal risk tolerance. I’ve owned two pieces of refurb gear: a Nikon DSLR thatvhad no issues and a ln Onkyo pre/pro that’s had a few problem.

Me personally? I’d probably just spend the extra $50 for a new unit.

 

[Haywood]

They warranty the refurb so it’s really a matter of your personal risk tolerance. I’ve owned two pieces of refurb gear: a Nikon DSLR thatvhad no issues and a ln Onkyo pre/pro that’s had a few problem.

Me personally? I’d probably just spend the extra $50 for a new unit.

It is a hell of a lot more than $50. I saved $700 on my last receiver and $500 on the one before that.