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Recommendations for a used Receiver

I will be using the AVR purely (only) as a Multi-Analog In component.

- 5.1 or higher.

- 80wpc or higher.

- superior volume control.

- brands that have better competency with their amplification products, in other words, put more emphasis on amplification and isolation/separation of the analog circuit, with their AVR products.

Budget is $1K max, though I'd like to be around $500 ideally, if possible (in used prices).

Primary and essential goal is maximizing sound quality, mainly for movies.

Since the unit will be a used sample, brand/item reliability and longevity is obviously important.

Thanks.
david_ten

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david_ten OP
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Meiwan: Regarding your recommendation on the Arcam...

Just read the Ultimateavmag review and it definitely fits my needs. Like that :

-the 6th & 7th channels can be used to bi-amp the L/R channels.
- it has 4/8 ohm settings
- it has stereo direct.

I'll do some more research, but it's going on my list.

Thanks, -- David.
david_ten OP
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Thanks to everyone who has posted their recommendations. Appreciate your choices! and I'll check them all out. Don't know much about B&K so will need to read up on them.

Some additional info may be helpful. I had a Sony 5300ES that I sold - thought I would be able to live without it, regretting it now!

I have an Audio Research DAC7 - Ayon Spirit II int. amp - Vaughn loudspeakers for my 2ch system - to give you a feel for the type of 'sound' I enjoy.

Keep the suggestions coming.
david_ten OP
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Any recommendations on older Marantz and NAD receivers that might work for my needs?

Would they be at the same level of the other brands mentioned or are they above or below, depending on model, of course?
david_ten OP
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A major thank you to all who have posted their suggestions regarding receivers.

I'm not at a point where I've narrowed it down to say one, two or three choices. Still researching and reading up on the brands as well as some of the units on offer here at Audiogon.

If there are any other options or preferences, let me know.
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