Yes Marantz and NAD are excellent choices, also Rotel. Can't go wrong with these. Just keep in mind one important point about power ratings on AVRs. Marantz rates their per channel power based on 2 channels not all 5 or 7 even if it says 100w X 7, 20hz-20khz in to 8 ohms. So do many other AVR manufacturers. You have to see "All Channels Driven". Rotel and NAD will state this, Marantz does not. There is no industry standard requiring this to be stated (all channels driven). My very first AVR was a Marantz SR5600 and I loved it. It was rated at 90W/channel x 5. I learned later that this was based on 2 channels driven in to 8 ohms, 20hz-20khz. When all 5 are on, Marantz derates this to 70% of the stated power. They told me this directly after contacting them. Also another point, it's going to be difficult to find a "simple" AVR today because they all so many features and programming. Be prepared to sit down with the owners manual.
What is Good Quality & Simple to use AV receiver?
What is a good basic, simple to operate AV receiver?
I only will be hooking up a BluRay player, TV, and 5.1 speakers. About 100 wpc 5.1 is all I need.
Many have so many options and configurations, internet, etc that I don't need.
I just want very good sound, good picture, and easy remote.
I only will be hooking up a BluRay player, TV, and 5.1 speakers. About 100 wpc 5.1 is all I need.
Many have so many options and configurations, internet, etc that I don't need.
I just want very good sound, good picture, and easy remote.
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