If you think your going to go for 5.1 and that's reason for receiver then check Onkyo.I sold both and Onkyo sounded better at time and still get's high marks.If looking for cheap 2 channel then a Harmon Kardon 120 wpc receiver is very good sound for the money.I have second system with a refurb bought on ebay and it works fine and has plenty of current.Not that well made for long haul (20 year stretch) and there HT receivers don''t go as loud but good value on lower end of price scale.For better sound you'd want the NAD.NAD is entry level high end sound.Also check out lower end Musical Fidelity.
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