Ah yes...same thing here.
What's the acoustical and video system scenario like in your room?...Do you need a receiver with and EQ?...do you need a receiver strong enough to drive larger or more demanding speaker loads?...Would you consider separates?...What speakers are going to be matched with the receiver?(you should figure out speakers BEFORE the power source and pre, yes!...as the speakers are responsible for most of the tonal quality and performance of the sound,almost equal to acoustics, then the components, then the wires, power condition, etc.)...Do you need "direct" inputs (I presume not), or maybe a tuner?...how loud do you listen, and what will be your sources?.
Infact, if ANY salesman responded to your "I want the best receiver at under $1k" statement/question, by simply saying "this one right here", and you bought it, without having the guy qualify all your specific needs, I'D RUN OUT OF THE STORE, FAST!!!
P.S., more input needed
What's the acoustical and video system scenario like in your room?...Do you need a receiver with and EQ?...do you need a receiver strong enough to drive larger or more demanding speaker loads?...Would you consider separates?...What speakers are going to be matched with the receiver?(you should figure out speakers BEFORE the power source and pre, yes!...as the speakers are responsible for most of the tonal quality and performance of the sound,almost equal to acoustics, then the components, then the wires, power condition, etc.)...Do you need "direct" inputs (I presume not), or maybe a tuner?...how loud do you listen, and what will be your sources?.
Infact, if ANY salesman responded to your "I want the best receiver at under $1k" statement/question, by simply saying "this one right here", and you bought it, without having the guy qualify all your specific needs, I'D RUN OUT OF THE STORE, FAST!!!
P.S., more input needed