Wait for an Onkyo or Integra to come up used and jump on it - they typically get excellent AV reviews, and the sound for 2 channel is quite good.
Everything I buy from Yamaha breaks.
At the price point you're thinking about, find something used that will fit the bill in features and just get it - I don't think there's enough of a difference to get too worked up about.
Everything I buy from Yamaha breaks.
At the price point you're thinking about, find something used that will fit the bill in features and just get it - I don't think there's enough of a difference to get too worked up about.