I'm not sure that you could find separates that include Audyssey xt32 witin your budget. OTOH, a number of AVRs (including all the Onkyo variants mentioned above) include it. For me, that would probably be the dispositive factor. You needn't stick with Onkyo (Tho I would - and did) , but I would definitely stick with xt32.
Pre Pro And Amplifier Instead Of Receiver
My Onkyo 807 receiver just quit.
How would you spend your money if you had $1200.00 or less to spend on a pre owned pre pro and amplifier for 5.1 home theater?
I seem to use my system in a very basic way just watching satellite tv and blue ray. I occasionally stream net flix thru apple tv. My speakers are salk songtowers and are efficient. I enjoy great sound quality within the budget.
How would you spend your money if you had $1200.00 or less to spend on a pre owned pre pro and amplifier for 5.1 home theater?
I seem to use my system in a very basic way just watching satellite tv and blue ray. I occasionally stream net flix thru apple tv. My speakers are salk songtowers and are efficient. I enjoy great sound quality within the budget.