Receivers

I just installed an Integra AVR in my HT room. IMHO, Audyssey alone justifies the $1K price tag.

Marty

I believe the Integra DTR 8.9 and DTR-9.9 has the THX ULTRA II features.... I'm aiming for the DTR 8.9 next month....

"Mantaraydesign"

I second "Audiobyus1's" recommendations. If you are buying a receiver in the high-end of the market, I would go with a Denon, as well as either an Arcam or a Marantz.

Otherwise, as the lower end of the market, then it's either NAD, Onkyo, Yamaha (which is what I own for right now) and H/K (one of my favorites, and is thinking about going back to...... I am looking into their AVR-354 model and is rather serious about it...... High-End Sound for under $1K).

Good Luck and Happy Shopping.

--Charles--

B&K. My 307 has had a 507 processor upgrade when they were available and now I'm waiting for the newest upgrade to be available. It's been a very reliable receiver. It has THX Ultra and bass management. I've seen quite a few 507's for sale here.

A few years back in a direct in store comparison the Integra 6.3 bettered the comparable priced Denon and the Arcam edged out the Integra in audio quality IMO. Unfortunately the nice looking Arcam was dated and lacked many features. I went home with the Integra.

I recently upgraded to a Pioneer SC-07 class D which out preforms the Integra by a wide margin in the audio section. Articulate bass, luscious mids and highs, not at all congested at higher listening levels, and without any of the typical class D issues. I'm not sure what benefit it's THX Ultra II rating provides other than a certain wattage, IMO current Codecs and room correction are far more important.