Arcam Diva AVR100...any good???

They say it's really nice, for the money, and especially for the 2ch. playback. Rather buy the Arcam than what it should compete against at the price point, denon etc. But my point of view is biased, I really like Arcam. Saw a used set of both the AVR100 and the DV88 super-double-throw-down DVD/CD player the other day for around $1300 on audio shopper.com. Can't beat that with a stick.

There are a couple of reviews floating around, but can't remember where. Try the audioreview receiver page, then pick one (any one i.e., sony), once there, there is a link in the corner to general pro. reciever reviews. Hope it helps.
Chris

Mgs, No, I have not heard about such problems. I had a DIVA DV88 and thought both the build quality and performance were very high, it gave no trouble whatsoever. I also thought much better than the preceeding line DIVA replaces, since I generally prefer metal to plastic. It is designed in the U.K., even if assembly is outsourced to China, I understand. Still a fan.
Chris

George, I can't really, no experience to speak of. I say, though, if you have to take a chance, or buy blind without proper auditions, take the chance on Arcam over the others. As for audioreview, you can't almost believe one thing you hear over there, good or bad. That place is loaded with knuckleheads. Best of luck with your search.
Chris

Any time. I just reread the entire discourse above and I see now there may have been a percieved inconsistency in my advice from your perspective. At first, I said goto Areview. Then I said you can't believe a thing over there. You may have already figured it out.

There are two kinds of reviews over there. Pro and Ams. Neither one in objective or unbiased. The Ams get on there drunk from the shine of theie new stuff and write write write. You get the idea, everything is 5 stars, nothing can sound any better even for 100X the $.

But there is also an archive of pro reviews over there. There aren't unbiased either, but not as obvious, and maybe more informative. Access these as per instructions above. I know there is at least one, I remember it.

I don't think you will be sorry, they say it smokes anything near it in price range at 2ch. Later.

Chris