The Rotel 1050 is a very, very nice receiver at $800 list. 100 watts per channel, wonderful sound and a lot of well-thought-out functionality. I use one as you're describing it, 98% for music and as a movie system every week or two. There's an Audiophilia review here: http://www.audiophilia.com/hardware/rotel.htm and specs here: http://www.rotel.com/products/specs/rx1050.htm
Having said that, the quality of FM programming here is so poor that if I had to do it again I'd probably buy a better quality integrated amp and add a Kloss table-top radio for listening to NPR. I got a great price on a used 1050 and am very happy with it but I use the FM so little I've even considered selling it and getting the little Rotel RX-02 integrated.
Having said that, the quality of FM programming here is so poor that if I had to do it again I'd probably buy a better quality integrated amp and add a Kloss table-top radio for listening to NPR. I got a great price on a used 1050 and am very happy with it but I use the FM so little I've even considered selling it and getting the little Rotel RX-02 integrated.