I would buy an Integra! I believe there's a DTR 8.9 HT receiver which will do everthing you want and do it very well. You will have a great receiver that has reasonable power and you can bi-amp the front channels. The Integra receivers sound great and offer a lot of features. I had a 7.9 and I thought it was much better than the higher $$ Denons & Arcams that I previously owned. I think the member is looking for $600 for a couple year old receiver that was about $2k when new. You won't be disappointed!!!
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.
- 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.