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Best Affordable 5.1 AND Stereo Receiver to Drive Meadowlark Heron-i Speakers

I haven't upgraded any of my audio equipment in many years. I've been driving Meadowlark Heron-i speakers with either a Plinius 8150 integrated amp or B&K Reference 30 5.1 preamp/amp, but am looking to update to HDMI. 

I must mention that my budget isn't what it was when I purchased my equipment, so I am looking for the best possible receiver/amp to drive the Meadowlarks properly without spending more than $4K. 

Music (2-channel) is more important to me than 5.1 music/movies, so please offer suggestions you might have bearing that in mind.  

Any/all serious recommendations will be appreciated, and please don't hesitate to ask me for further info that might help. Also, I am not particularly attached to my Heron-i's, so if there's any interest whatsoever, please don't hesitate.
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I will avoid the arrogance and ignorance of certain posters and reply directly to the question. The upper range of Marantz AVR are quite good. They are among the few manufacturers who do actually listen and tune their equipment for sound quality. 

To avoid multichannel audio at this point reminds me of the pre-stereo 1950s audiophile with one speaker in the room declaring stereo is ' just a gimmick, a passing fad". 

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