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AV Receiver/Separates for under $2K

After a lapse in my audio investments, I'm back and looking for a 5.1 AV receiver or separates for ~$2K. Ideally want something that can carry both music and movies with a bias toward the music. Current leaders are Arcam AVR-360 (or 400) or Emotiva UMC-200 + XPA-5. Demoed the Arcam and it sounded great. Have yet to actually hear the Emotiva. Welcome any thoughts and recommendations.
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akg_ca
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Cambridge Audio Azur 751R A/V Receiver
Cambridge Audio Azur 650R A/V Receiver

Cambridge has prioritization of sound over features

Google the freat reviews (e.g. Soundandvision dot com has an excellent recent review)

I have the 650R in my discreet AV sysytem - terrific!
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willland
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Those new Cambridge Audio AVR's look very promising but the 751R may bust the OP's budget a bit.

May I also suggest one of NAD's top tier line of AVR's. Focus is on music but their dedication to HT is not neglected in any way. I own an NAD T773(2004 flagship) that was doing primary HT duty until I replaced it with an NAD T175HD pre/pro. Both NAD's are wonderful for music and HT in my setup in my room. All my NAD gear as been trouble free for the 3+ years I have owned them.

http://www.spearitsound.com/Surround_Receivers-NAD_T775HD_Refurbished.html

http://www.spearitsound.com/Surround_Receivers-NAD_T765HD2_Refurbished.html

http://www.spearitsound.com/Surround_Receivers-NAD_T785HD.html

Bill
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Bill,
That is somewhat reassuring, re your comments about NAD equipment. As much as I would like to try, reports elsewhere of popping/clicking sounds have put me off from trying them.
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