Stereo reciever / integrated amp suggestions?

If you think your going to go for 5.1 and that's reason for receiver then check Onkyo.I sold both and Onkyo sounded better at time and still get's high marks.If looking for cheap 2 channel then a Harmon Kardon 120 wpc receiver is very good sound for the money.I have second system with a refurb bought on ebay and it works fine and has plenty of current.Not that well made for long haul (20 year stretch) and there HT receivers don''t go as loud but good value on lower end of price scale.For better sound you'd want the NAD.NAD is entry level high end sound.Also check out lower end Musical Fidelity.
Chazz

The NAD advice is the way to proceed. Great sound, great value.
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Thanks for all the responses. I already have 5.1 (Sony DA4ES reciever) in my den and want strictly 2 channel for the living room.

Anyone know how NAD's "BEE" series compares to their regular stuff? I see I can get a C355BEE for about the same price as a C372. The 372 is rated for more power, what is the advantage of the BEE?

Mark

NAD is fantastic, if you can deal with the looks they are tough to beat. I love my 754 receiver I bought from AA a few years ago. Quite modest with their power ratings considering it weighs 50 lbs!

You can google to read about the BEE series. Personally, I consider far above similar priced main stream products.

Actually as luck would have it my NAD C355BEE integrated amp just arrived today! I should have it set up by the weekend.

It is only 80 watts per channel but I have been told it will have plenty of power (average speakers in a large room).

Mark