Arcam AVR Receivers

I see you had trouble with an Arcam 850.

Perhaps define your actual use/needs, and seek suggestions for alternate brands to accomplish .......

Thanks everyone for your thoughts.

@akg_ca thanks, yeah I do like the way it sounds. 

@elliottbnewcombjr yeah I did but I do love the way it sounds. I was thinking maybe switch over to Luxman but that will be much more expensive (they don't have AV receivers either so I would need AV processor for going this route). Or I was thinking maybe get a separate Arcam AV41 and their 7-channel PA720. I don't know. Decisions decisions. 

setup, unified remotes are a strong consideration!

I compared Arcam directly to Yamaha Aventage and thought the Yammy sounded much better.  Clearer with better imaging and 3D soundstage, and this was with B&W 805 D3 speakers.  I was very surprised.  And they’re much more reliable.  No brainer in my book.  FWIW.