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Looking for Recommendation for AVR

My 20 year old Harmon Kardon AVR 65 suddenly has a bad buzz and doesn't seem to be working - 
It is time for a new AVR I think.

Are there any recommendations for an AVR ?
I have an Aerial center channel, 2 Mirage back speakers, and Aerial 10T front speakers that I will be running through an Audio Research LS 25 pre-amp and Pass Labs 250.8 amp.
This means my AVR has to have pre-outs for the front speakers.

Any recommendations for an AVR - I'm using the AVR just for when I watch my TV - a new LG 55 inch OLED (beautiful pic btw) ?
I don't want to break the bank on this - I was seeing that Marantz, Yahama, and Denon had AVR's under $1000 with pre-outs.

Steve


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Hi - i went with a new Marantz SR7012 which i bought from Accessories For Less - 
I can't say it is the best AVR out there as I have not tried different models but it has worked very well so far.

My move from a tube amp to the pass solid state worked well as now leave my amp on and I can listen to music all the time and watch netflix and TV through the same sound system with just a few clicks on my remote controls. 
eharg16
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Restarting this thread since it has a good title...

I bought the Marantz NR1510 from Acc4Less. I love the Marantz sound. But the unit has issues (I'll add background below). I have had good past experiences with Acc4Less, so will trade back this NR1510 for another unit of a different brand.

What is recommended for 5 channel AVR used for TV and music? I'm looking at spending $400 +/-$100. Looking at Denon X2700H, Onkyo TX-NR6100, or a Yamaha. Any input/comparison on sound quality and auto-tune functions between the two brands is appreciated. I will connect from TV via optical connector into AVR, and then from AVR into Revel speakers.

I think I just want whatever sounds the closest to a Marantz and has best version of Audyssey/similar auto-tuning. 
I'd buy another Marantz but only the NR1510 Marantz is in the budget.

FYI Background on NR1510: Unfortunately it seems to have bug/virus (if possible). The volume works differently every time I turn it on. Sometimes it turns at full blast-volume and remote won't work and I have to run to the receiver to turn it off. Other times I get no volume. and other times I turn up/down the volume and the AVR responds 10 seconds later (big delay). All these possibilities can happen within 5 minutes of using the unit. And now Audyssey won't detect my speakers. 

Thanks in advance for any opinions of best sound and best auto-tuning software!

eharg16
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update: I got help. Acc4less recommended integrated stereo amp because having a 5.1 hub was not a priority. The Marantz PM7000N with my Revel Concerta M12’s sounds great. Maybe I’ll never need Audyssey again.
 

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