The Sony ES receivers are very well built. If you don't need HDMI and the latest decoding, they can be purchased in the $300-$500 range. The earlier models such as 777ES, and 4ES sound very nice.
Recommendations for a used Receiver
I will be using the AVR purely (only) as a Multi-Analog In component.
- 5.1 or higher.
- 80wpc or higher.
- superior volume control.
- brands that have better competency with their amplification products, in other words, put more emphasis on amplification and isolation/separation of the analog circuit, with their AVR products.
Budget is $1K max, though I'd like to be around $500 ideally, if possible (in used prices).
Primary and essential goal is maximizing sound quality, mainly for movies.
Since the unit will be a used sample, brand/item reliability and longevity is obviously important.
Thanks.
- 5.1 or higher.
- 80wpc or higher.
- superior volume control.
- brands that have better competency with their amplification products, in other words, put more emphasis on amplification and isolation/separation of the analog circuit, with their AVR products.
Budget is $1K max, though I'd like to be around $500 ideally, if possible (in used prices).
Primary and essential goal is maximizing sound quality, mainly for movies.
Since the unit will be a used sample, brand/item reliability and longevity is obviously important.
Thanks.