Budget friendly receiver choice

soix, that one is near by (pawnshop) and I already offered them (but reduced their price since the needed software/mic is not included). Unclear if it handles my 4k TV (Visio M75). 

12many: last year may not be enough. Looking also at Marantz SR7008, a cheap SR7002 ($150), and some others. I need to make a list of SUITABLE receiver that come close to my wishlist, but then still need to research how those amps hold up under difficult loads, if they allow bi amping (using the 'spare' unused amps), have full 'pre out' (to use external amps for example for front/main speakers for 2 channel audio setup), if and what DSP they use, 4k capable, etc. 

If you can use audio return channel then an Anthem x20, like the 520 would be great. This way your TV acts as the source selector and you can use previous gen AVRs

Erik_squires: what does 'use audio return channel' mean? TV with that 'special' HDMI ? What is the difference between say 520 and 710?

You will very likely want to have the new HDMI 2.1 inputs and outputs on you’re new AVR, they have an extremely fast transfer rate of 48 GBs, make sure you get certified 2.1 HDMI cables, too. I just bought a new Onkyo TX NR6100 AVR on sale for $200.00 off at 699.00, including 2 day shipping for free. It pairs nicely with our new Samsung NEO LED TV, which also has the new HDMI 2.1 standard, both are backward compatible with previous HDMI versions. I used Onkyo’s version of sound/room management and it worked and sounded great. Not sure if it has the ability to use a different amp, though. Hope this helps!

Bob

@anotherbob +1. Onkyo