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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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willland
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Here is a NAD T763 receiver which is one model below my T773. Very musical with plenty of power(true specs) to go around. No affiliation with ad.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?miscrcvr&1302808202&/Nad-T763-very-clean
singleendedsingle
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I have used the Onkyo TX-SR 876 for a while, and it does have an amazing performance/features.
I've found mine (used) at around $800.
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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coltrane1
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I heartily recommend the Pioneer Elite VSX-32. $800 retail and can be had for $525 delivered. 110watts, 7.1, 6hdmi. Great performance at a very modest price. Plug 'n play iPod integration. Too many options to mention. This replaces a $5k former HT prepro/amp combo, and frankly I couldn't imagine getting much better performance level for my modest sized room.

Good luck.
sthomas12321
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B&K ALL THE WAY.
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