Best Receiver under $1200 (new)?

I strongly recommend the Sherwood Newcastle 9080 separates instead of a receiver. You can find this combo for under $1200 if you watch Audiogon or other sites.E-mail me if you need more info.

Nakamichi AV-10, I THINK!

Satish: Nakamichi av-10, Arcam avr 100, Denon avr-3801, Nad t771. Good Luck and have fun listening and looking.

denon 3801. it is ok for music (grainy on the highend) but good on home theater. it is 7 channel 115watts. gives you the ability to handle some of the newer formats. about a thou new....800 used. i have not listened to arcam or onkyo though!

good luck

Satishrama:

I have to second "J_thunders" on this one. I like the Arcam AVR100 also (which is part of their DiVA series). A couple more you should look at include the Denon AVR-3801 and the Onkyo TX-DS787. That should help you along. But if I had to go with any one of the three I have just listed, then personally, my choice would be the Arcam AVR100. But anyway, that's your call to make.

Good Luck.

--Charles--

Arcam Diva, there is a thread on it around here somewhere. And it's great on music.