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Best Mainstream Receiver for 2 Channel Audio

I'm looking to pick up a receiver to serve double duty for home theater and 2 channel audio. I'm still unsure how much quality I'd lose from a dedicated stereo preamp/amp or integrated but I'm currently looking at the mainstream brands - Sony, Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer, etc. Which make and model do folks here most highly recommend for 2 channel audio quality? Price range would be $1500-$2000.
insomniac99

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insomniac99 OP
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I will be building a 5.1 system, although I'll be listening to a lot of stereo on it. I'd like to keep things as simple and uncluttered as possible, so if I can find a pretty good receiver, that would be my first preference.
insomniac99 OP
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Thanks but I'm actually looking for at least a 5.1 receiver.
insomniac99 OP
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Thanks for all the input so far. I looked at Outlaw Audio but have ruled them out due to lack of HDMI. The Arcam is definitely intriguing, if pricier. Of the more mainstream brands, is it then consensus that Onkyo/Integra is the brand to get? I had been leaning toward Denon or Sony actually, but they don't seem to be recommended as much.
insomniac99 OP
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I've noticed that Marantz has upgraded the lower end models to SRx003 models. Do you know if an SR8003 is imminent?
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