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Best HT Receiver Under 1000$

Hi there,

I just returned a HarmanKardon DPR 2005 after it developed problems. First it was a faulty IC, then immediately began shutting off when speakers were connected. Great sound but unreliable. So, I need a new receiver. I really liked the sound of the HK receiver and have seen positive feedback about the new AVR 254 and 354. Any recommendations on a 5.1 or 7.1 channel HT receiver that has good sound for both DVD/Bluray and 2-channel CD and Vinyl under $1000?
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blindjim
3,092 posts
 
Look at the Onkyo units. I find them as great bargains, reliable, good support, and quite musical. I have the TX SR 805, now it's an 806. Around $800-900 online. HDMI 1.3A, 130-140wpc. THX Certi. zones...

a nice line up there with Onkyo. My only regret was I didn't spend a couple hundred more for the next step up or two... otherwise I enjoy mine.
reubent
6,990 posts
 
I'll second the recommendation of the Onkyo TX-SR805 or 806. The Onkyos have been very good values at their respective price points for the last several generations. IMHO, the offer a great combination of sound quality, features and ease of use.

Enjoy,

TIC
sprink
110 posts
 
accessories4less.com has the TX-SR805 and 806 for $499.00-$599.00 for new and factory refurbished. And thanks for the question, I'm looking for the same thing myself.
matti
114 posts
 
See if you can find a used Denon 4806 around that $1K mark. I have one and it's great. It has a true 1.2KVA toroidal transformer instead of the garbage in most of these receivers.
blindjim
3,092 posts
 
Sprink

$500 & $600??
There's a no brainer. Sheesh. in Jan '08 I paid $800 for a new one shipped, from JR Music!

Oil well... they were over a grand at the brick & mortar joints then too.
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