Restarting this thread since it has a good title...
I bought the Marantz NR1510 from Acc4Less. I love the Marantz sound. But the unit has issues (I'll add background below). I have had good past experiences with Acc4Less, so will trade back this NR1510 for another unit of a different brand.
What is recommended for 5 channel AVR used for TV and music? I'm looking at spending $400 +/-$100. Looking at Denon X2700H, Onkyo TX-NR6100, or a Yamaha. Any input/comparison on sound quality and auto-tune functions between the two brands is appreciated. I will connect from TV via optical connector into AVR, and then from AVR into Revel speakers.
I think I just want whatever sounds the closest to a Marantz and has best version of Audyssey/similar auto-tuning.
I'd buy another Marantz but only the NR1510 Marantz is in the budget.
FYI Background on NR1510: Unfortunately it seems to have bug/virus (if possible). The volume works differently every time I turn it on. Sometimes it turns at full blast-volume and remote won't work and I have to run to the receiver to turn it off. Other times I get no volume. and other times I turn up/down the volume and the AVR responds 10 seconds later (big delay). All these possibilities can happen within 5 minutes of using the unit. And now Audyssey won't detect my speakers.
Thanks in advance for any opinions of best sound and best auto-tuning software!