AndrewW Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 Hey guys, Well the bug has well and truly bit, and it looks like its time to get some decent Audio gear to go with all my newly acquired video gadgets. I've done a lot of research, and the Yamaha RX-V2700B seems to suit all my requirements, and is close to my budgeted price. I have absolutely no contacts in the industry, nor do I have any idea of the ins and outs of organising a group buy. This does seem to be an extremely popular AVR, and I am guessing there might be quite a few people interested in picking one up if the price were right ... At this point, I guess I am wondering if anyone has any contacts either with a HiFi shop, or Yamaha itself (if that is even possible) that they would be willing to PM me with so I can make initial contact and see what sort of deal I can arrange. I would also appreciate a show of hands for anyone that might be interested in a group buy for this product. Cheers, Andrew.
AndrewW Posted March 10, 2007 Author Posted March 10, 2007 alternatively, if anyone is currently being bit by the upgrade bug and wants to offload their pre-loved V2700B, please send me a PM Andrew.
Maton Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 where are you located and how many are you chasing?
wheelz Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 Why not wait until the newer AVr's come out with the new audio formats in them later in the year.(also gives you more time to save)
AndrewW Posted March 10, 2007 Author Posted March 10, 2007 where are you located and how many are you chasing? I'm in Brisbane, and I only need 1 But I'd figured I'd ask and see if there was a large demand. Andrew. Why not wait until the newer AVr's come out with the new audio formats in them later in the year.(also gives you more time to save) Mainly because I'm sick of swapping HDMI and optical audio cables every time I want to switch between my HD-A1, PS3, 360 (audio only) and DVD player. Andrew.
wheelz Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 Mainly because I'm sick of swapping HDMI and optical audio cables every time I want to switch between my HD-A1, PS3, 360 (audio only) and DVD player.Andrew. Maybe a switcher would be better for the time being until the new recievers come out otherwise in 6 months you'll be wanting to upgrade again. I saw a nice joytech 7 component,svid,comp and optical remote controled switch box at EB for $150 also a few hdmi switch bowes around.
AndrewW Posted March 10, 2007 Author Posted March 10, 2007 Maybe a switcher would be better for the time being until the new recievers come out otherwise in 6 months you'll be wanting to upgrade again. Nope, the 2700 does everything I want, and I'd rather not spend a couple a hundred dollars on an HDMI switcher and an optical switcher that I won't need in six months. Also, I just don't get the full benefit of the audio through my current setup (ie only DD/DTS max). Andrew.
dvduser Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 GB's have been requested here before and have been a complete failure, apart from the VP30. For all the hassles in trying to get a minimum of 10+ people together I think it's just a complete waste of time and effort.
AndrewW Posted March 10, 2007 Author Posted March 10, 2007 GB's have been requested here before and have been a complete failure, apart from the VP30. For all the hassles in trying to get a minimum of 10+ people together I think it's just a complete waste of time and effort. The JVC 1080p projector GB went pretty well just recently Andrew.
byte-me Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 Hey Andrew I will give a friend a call on Monday for you and see what his best price will be for one unit to cover you, and if he can do something better for volume purchase. I will let you know.
AndrewW Posted March 10, 2007 Author Posted March 10, 2007 Hey AndrewI will give a friend a call on Monday for you and see what his best price will be for one unit to cover you, and if he can do something better for volume purchase. I will let you know. Cheers mate
Anthony123 Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 i'd be interested.... as long as its less than $1900.... thats the cheapest i've seen the unit.
atec77 Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 I'm in Brisbane, and I only need 1 But I'd figured I'd ask and see if there was a large demand. Andrew. Mainly because I'm sick of swapping HDMI and optical audio cables every time I want to switch between my HD-A1, PS3, 360 (audio only) and DVD player. Andrew. I would suggest you speak to Chai' ( said chow) over at Sunnybank HiFi ( I am only a customer) as the rrp is easily bested and a very nice amp indeed. Hope that helps.
AndrewW Posted March 10, 2007 Author Posted March 10, 2007 thanks for the advice received through this thread and PMs. Please continue to add your name if you are interested, and I'll start ringing around on Monday. Cheers, Andrew.
kjb Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 Hi Andrew - I'd be interested at the right price. Thanks.
Spero D. Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 GB's have been requested here before and have been a complete failure, apart from the VP30. For all the hassles in trying to get a minimum of 10+ people together I think it's just a complete waste of time and effort. There have been a few recent good ones. The JVC 1080P DILA one, Toshiba HD-XE1, and Topfield 7000Pvrt.
Remorhaz Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 I'd also be interested if the price is right so to speak - I'm in Sydney however.
AndrewW Posted March 13, 2007 Author Posted March 13, 2007 Hi Guys, I haven't forgotten about this. I'm talking to a few different retailers and I'll see what sort of deal I can arrange. Cheers, Andrew.
bertzz99 Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Andrew My budget doesnt quite stretch to the numbers being mentioned here ($1800-$1900) but I would love to also own one of these. If there is any possibility that through a groupbuy you can do a lot better than the above prices then I may be in. Wishful thinking I know!
ausnew Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 There have been a few recent good ones. The JVC 1080P DILA one, Toshiba HD-XE1, and Topfield 7000Pvrt. I missed the Toshiba HD-XE1 GB - where was that then ?
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 can everyone who has so far expressed an interest in the group buy please check your PMs ? Cheers, Andrew.
Muzzer Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Hi Guys, I just found this review on the Yamaha. Looks very good overall. http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receive...receiver-review
Hydrology Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Hi Guys,I just found this review on the Yamaha. Looks very good overall. http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receive...receiver-review Ive been tellling you guys this or months!
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 Ive been tellling you guys this or months! Hey, I didn't need any convincing The CFO on the other hand ... Andrew.
Muzzer Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Hi Guys, Just in case anybody's interested, I just rang Yamaha Technical Support and asked them if this receiver, or any of there other ones can have their firmware updated later to handle the new Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio standards that are part of Blueray and HD-DVD discs and the answer was no, they can't be upgraded. I then asked the guy when I would expect Yamaha to have receivers with these built in as standard and the answer was not the next generation but maybe the one after that....Eg about 18 months off. Does anyone think that this is an issue? I'm getting a Playstation S3 shortly and it has Dolby True HD built in but don't I need it on the receiver as well if I want the very best audio possible from Blueray discs?
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