Looking for receiver under $500....ideas?

[NuckingFuts]

If you've seen my other thread in this forum you know Im having issues with my existing receiver. Not sure if I want to spend money to fix it or focus the funds on another receiver. Im sure after getting some suggestions from you guys I'll just go with another one.

Anyway, I would love some suggestions on new or used receivers for under $500 (way under if possible since Im on a budget right now.....hopefully in the $300+ range).

Im going to be running some LS90's that I just picked up as well as some satellite surround speakers for the home theatre. I want to run my old monitor 7's but just dont have the room right now.....I may cut holes in the couch to make room for the more important polks;)

Anyway, if you guys come across any good deals Id sure appreciate the help.
Thanks!

[F1nut]

Never mind, just realized you want a AVR.

[NuckingFuts]

I looked through the archives and found some possibilities but mostly outdated deals. Still lookin......


Let me know if you guys have suggestions.

[tryrrthg]

The Arcam AVR100 can be had for $450 at audiogon if you're patient (there's one for sale for $425 right now). it is a fantastic sounding receiver if you can do without some bells and whistles.

Outlaw offers a brand new receiver for around $500 which I've read good things about.

Both of these options would give you pre-outs that would allow you to add an amp to your setup.

[NuckingFuts]

Doesn't anyone have a top 5 choices for that price range?:D

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

NAD

Pioneer Elite

Marantz

If you can find Outlaws discontinued receiver somewhere, that is the BEST choice by far

[NuckingFuts]

Also, does anyone know of a good site that rates/reviews recievers? Im kind of the research type so this would help as well.

Thanks!!

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

www.audioreview.com

www.epinions.com

that is customer reviews

[scottnbnj]

if you scroll down audiogon ads to "research this item" and follow the links it often leads to online reviews of the items for sale.

http://www.audiogon.com

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[NuckingFuts]

What about this for $400 (used but nice)

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/RECEIVER/RX-V1300.htm

[John K.]

NF, an excellent receiver with very full features, including automatic calibration and equalization, is the Pioneer 1014. It meets your as little above $300 as possible requirement at several sellers, including here (http://www.shopsunshine.com/item_new.asp?item_id=2353&pageview=)(note, correct weight is about 34 lbs).

[Toxis]

Denon AVR-1905. Retails $500 but could be found around low $400 at the right retailer.