The monster hts2000 can be found for as little as a $100+shipping new. You don't have to pay $200 for it. Goto http://shopping.yahoo.com and search for "hts2000" or "hts-2000". You should get a bunch of hits in the low 100s for the HTS2000.
FYI, I run a VansEvers model 85.
FYI, I run a VansEvers model 85.