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So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system

I’m looking at receivers under 3-4K. I don’t need more than 7.2, and am about 15 years out of date. There seems to be more bells and whistles, but what is the sound quality like now days?

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks.

JD
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curiousjim OP
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You are VERY right. I just went to Crutchfield and they only had 5 units to choose from! Wow, I had no idea! 

JD
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Agreed.  Don't limit yourself to a 5.1 receiver.  They actually have much smaller power supplies and will perform less.  It's the size of the main power supply / transformer that matters.  example:

Yamaha 2070 - 9 channels - 37.5 lbs

Yamaha 1070 - 7 channels - 32.8 lbs 

Anthem MRX 520 - 5 channels - 28.2 lbs

The Anthem is the best 5 channel.  It might have better components internally, but it will not be able to compete in brute force power.  The larger transformers and power supplies of the Yamahas will be able to provide stronger bass/midbass, even at lower volumes!

Also, none of these receivers will be able to match a dedicated 5-channel amplifier, which can get into the 60-90 lbs area.

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auxinput,

So far the Yam RX -A1070 is number one on my list.  Gonna have another talk with Crutchfield sometime this week. Still have some wifi questions, but the spec's look great.

JD
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So I talked with Buzz at Crutchfield.  He agreed that the Yamaha RX-A1070 would be a good choice for me,  then he mentioned that a model 1080 is coming out soon.  He said the only difference would be Amazon Alexa. He also hinted that I should wait,  saying the 1070 should be going on sale when the 1080 comes out. He wasn't quite sure when,  but I can a bit.

JD
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