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Which Brand 5.1 Receiver & Model for under $400 & speaker suggestions?

Starting out with Building my new Surround "Movie & Ps4 set up"  we currently have a Bose Cineamate-series 2 Surround System. Subwoofer is not Currently working after 5 years of use 
I have a 1080p Samsung Tv  & watch Dvd's & Blue-rays. 1080p is fine for me & 5.1 Speaker Set-up. I am just Watch Di Movies & Netflix,Ps4 games.  Wanting to not spend more Than $400 on the Receiver ...its doesn't have to have all bells & whistles. wanting at least 70 watt per channel & later if your able to Suggest Reliable & Durable ---Fronts,center, back surround speakers. I'm a Single Father me & 10 yr old son love to feel our movies & games.
Going to get our Back due Child Support Soon!
Much Thanks 
andreeon
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jnovak
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Consider an Anthem MRX 510 or the MRX310. Both Excellent sounding receivers. I saw a 510 out there for $499.00 You will be blown away by the build quality and the sound. AND, if and when you need service, you will be able to talk to techs at Anthem who share your love and passion for your receiver. I've run the gamut of Japanese receivers. Some nice ones for sure. I've landed on Anthem and am Very satisfied. Good luck
erik_squires
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The reason I was suggesting Marantz is the fully updated HDMI connections.

Smaller models have less channels and watts but still modern HDMI.
vingard
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Consider an Anthem MRX 510 or the MRX310. Both Excellent sounding receivers. I saw a 510 out there for $499.00 You will be blown away by the build quality and the sound.
I can vouch for Anthem. I have been using an Anthem MRX 300 for the past few years and it has been a tremendous upgrade (particularly in terms of audio quality) from my prior Onkyo receiver.  
andreeon OP
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Just thinking I’m going to have more than the 50watt Marantz. I’m really Not wanting to upgrade amps or receivers. I will not move past the 3.1 or 3.2 ever. Just want to make sure that I’ll have enough to power what I have well. And not go past the $400 total Mark for the unit
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millercarbon
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Funny. My first amp was the 200 wpc Dynaco ST400. Then came the McCormack DNA-1 at 150 wpc. Both solid state amps. Both separates. Next was the Aronov LS960I at 60 wpc. Each one better than the one before. Now running the best of them all, Melody integrated with a whopping 50 wpc. 

I just had a party. 20+ people. Every single one sat transfixed, spellbound, moved. Most common comment, this is just like being at a live concert. 

"If the first watt isn't any good, why would you want 200 more of them?"
-Robert Harley
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