Older Reciever Opinions Yamaha HTR-5460 and Onkyo TX-SR601

[Jonboy]

Let me just say first that I already have the HTR-5460 and fairly happy with it. Looking on opinions if this would be much of an upgrade?

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200178&CTID=5000400

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR601&class=Receiver&p=i

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[JimBRICK]

I think you'll be happier with the onkyo, I changed after having 2 yamaha's and now have a NAD and I will never own a yamaha again

[Spacedeckman]

If you are going to make a move, make a move. The Onkyo is a lateral move at best. Decide what you want to do, and make the move count. What you are talking about it essentially brand jumping. Unless the new receiver has a feature or two you just can't live without, save up.

If you want a better receiver with more features, buy one of the bigger Yamahas, Denons, or h/ks. If you want one that sounds better, get an Arcam or an NAD. Either way, it's more money than your current receiver was. Good things start happening around $1k, start saving.