best AVR for dual use in HT/music?


I have looked at the Denon 3810CI, the Onkyo TX-nr807, some of the HK units, and the Yamaha RX-V1900. I am not sure which one would sound the best when used for 2-channel music. I run a 2.1 system - B&W 685s and a HSU VTF-1 sub. Head unit is a 15 year old Yami changer, but will replace with either lossless AIFF from an Airport Express or a used Rotel RCC-1055 changer. Has anyone used any of the above AVRs for music? which one works the best?
realremo

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I agree with the HK.
I have had an AVR 300 for 15 yrs.
I use it in a bedroom, and it makes for a decent sounding preamp also (which is how I use it).
I am not recommending this model, but HK's seem to go on for ever.
Better build quality?
Long term reliability is something not many people think about.
This little avr has seen many amps come and go (including Yamaha and Denon).
The amps have since gone, but the HK is still here.
I have read nothing but good things about the 3490.