Looking for new AV Receiver

I guess if I were in your shoes I would try to separate the surround processor and amp as a first step if you want to increase sound quality. I would put $1K+ into a surround processor (Best Buy 18 month 0% financing) and get a $1K 5 or 7 channel separate amp. That should give you a significant bump in sound quality.

You can see my HT under my UserID. I long ago invested more in my surround system than the TCV. It has so much been worth it. We currently have a 77” Sony OLED… the surround system and amp are much more costly and have really added to our enjoyment for decades.

I find Best Buy’s 18 month 0% financing to be really useful when in your price range.

@loomisjohnson 

i've never heard huge differences in quality among the <$1k mass market avrs--i'd check out accessories4less, which has deep discounted prices on yamaha/denon and pick one that has the tech features you need.

Agreed 👍🏼 Accessories4less is a great on-line store with significant discounts

this one has front preouts, below budget,

a spec more power, free 3 year warranty (what is stnd warranty?)

includes DAC and Phono Input. Other different features?

I would get a 9 channel receiver if possible, even if you won't use all 9 channels right away you leave room for growth.