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Best A/V Receiver up to $1200.00?

What's the best and most reliable and powerful A/V receiver available up to the $1200.00 price range? I'm looking at the Marantz sr-8000, Denon AVR-3300, and the Pioneer Elite VSX-26TX. I've heard alot of reliability issues with the Denon and sound quality with the Pioneer. I'm leaning toward the Marantz. My only reservation is the lack of "bell's and whistles" 7.1 and speaker switching. I've also heard the Marantz amp is far superior to the other's. Thank's Danny
betelgeusba17
jsbail
368 posts
 
NAD T770. This is the best choice if stereo music is important to you. I had a Yamaha 2095 that was great for movies but really bad for music so I sold it and got the NAD, which I have since sold but thats another story.
zootallures
29 posts
 
I am using a Yamaha 995 (5-channel) for both audio and home theater applications. It is a versatile receiver which can be had for $700-750 range; the model 2095 (7-channel) can be found for under $1200. Playing through B&W speakers really helps. If you want "bells and whistles", this isn't your receiver, as it is as straight forward as they come. Anyway, good luck.
brianwd743
3 posts
 
Try to find a demo or used B&K 101
betelgeus
6 posts
 
Thank's for all your help. I think I'm going to go with the Marantz SR-8000. I need to find one for under $900.00.
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