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Best Home Theater 5.1 Receiver??

Hi All,

Never thought I would be going down this path (old 2-channel guy) but my eldest son is in film in college and I am going to build a modest home theater system based on a very good Sony XBR series TV and want to keep it simple. So,...what is the best home theater receiver? I have heard good things about the Marantz line and Rotel...and I DO want the 2-channel performance to be good. I will likley use Vandersteen 1C for the front L and R and am open to thoughts on the other 3 channels. The room is 13 x 15 but open to a nearly 32+ foot kitchen/2nd dining area.

Thanks much, Jim
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slappy
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Older Denon models, 3801,4801,5800/5801, all pretty inexpencive when bought used.

Denon makes fantastic recievers for the price.

Marantz is a little bit more musical. No experience with Rotel though
slappy
903 posts
 
Older Denon models, 3801,4801,5800/5801, all pretty inexpencive when bought used. If you dont need 6.1 or 7.1, you can stike an excellent bargain on thier older higher-end models.

Denon makes fantastic recievers for the price.

Marantz is a little bit more musical. No experience with Rotel though i hear it is pretty good
slappy
903 posts
 
woah.. i hear an echo...
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