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Looking to purchase a new Reciever and I need some help!

Hello all,
I recently upgraded my B&W 685 S2 and HTM61 S1 to B&W 705 S2 with a HTM 72 S2. Quite a substantial upgrade and I absolutely LOVE the speakers. That being said I believe I'm losing some audio quality/performance through my receiver.
I am currently using a Denon AVR-1300.

-I'm looking for a receiver that provides the absolute best audio quality; primarily seeking music quality but the speakers/reciever will also be for movies/tv.-I'd like something that EVENTUALLY can sufficiently power a set of towers like the 702 S2's. Once I relocate to a bigger home I'll more than likely upgrade again-Budget somewhere between $400-$1400 (and I would consider buying used/refurbished/open box)
How does everyone feel about the new Yamaha RX-A 80? I don't believe I'll have a need for wireless speaker capability though.
Cheers and thank you all.
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chrispoore OP
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@lowrider57 Thank you for the detailed response! I'd love to at one point own a vintage receiver/amp as well as an AVR.
I've read some good things about the Marantz 6012; and I found on amazon they're currently $600.00 OFF the retail price which is a big selling point for me.
http://www.us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=avreceivers&ProductId=SR60...
bthartman
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Another option is to find a good 2 channel integrated amp within your budget that has HT Bypass.  Generally speaking, at that price point you'll get much better music reproduction with a 2 channel amp than with a HT receiver.  Connect your AVR's pre-outs (or zone 2 outs) to the HT Bypass input for the integrated, and use the integrated for music.  There's lots of great integrated amps in your price range, with features depending on your preferences.
audioconnection
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Any specific model? Most of what I find when looking up Rotel is pre-amps.
 Any late Rotel receiver these have what it takes to get the best out of your system.
 Best JohnnyR
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glennewdick
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another thing to consider if you need a HT pass through is most older recievers will have a tape loop that can be used as a HT Pass through. 
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