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I have been looking at the Yamaha RX-V1300 (and 740> I have heard )the sound a bit brightDenon AVR 2803 Heard all good stuff about them. They have a darker sound.
The Harmon Kardon AVR325 and 525. Heard they can sometimes run hot.
I am a college student the loves quality gear (but don't want to stop eating b/c of I big purchase). I have a good ear and want something that I will enjoy for future years to come.
Ideally I would like to spend around $500
Thanks for your advice!
Steven Walker
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Steve,If I were set on the $500 price range, I would only be looking at the directly marketed Outlaw receiver. I have not actually hear it, but it receives nearly universal praise on all of the web forums. I think it is $500 new direct from the manufacturer.
At a little more than $500, I would consider a used Arcam AVR-100. It gets high marks for its 2-channel music reproduction and gets good marks for it's easy HT setup. It is only 85 w/channel though.
I bought my Sony DA4ES for $699 new from a local "Brick and Mortar" store and I love it! I've owned Many HT receivers including some mega-buck units. The Sony is my favorite for ease of use and HT sound. However, I don't use it for music as I have a separate 2-channel rig.
Enjoy,
I have an Outlaw 1050 and I am extremely pleased with it.It is only 65watts X 6, but in my opinion its blows away anything that you can buy at the large electronic retail stores--very dynamic sound.
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