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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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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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willland
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"reports elsewhere of popping/clicking sounds have put me off from trying them."

The only popping/clicking I have experienced is an occasional clicking when locking on sources or channels. The sound was no more out of the ordinary than my Onkyo TX-SR705 AVR and Integra DTR-7.9 AVR. The new NAD AVRs and T187 pre/pro designs have completely eliminated the clicking.

Bill
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