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which receiver new $1k or under

Skimming through the forums here, seems like Yamaha and Marantz are lines to look at? This is for a friend with a 7.1 system with Infinity speakers. Any reason to choose one of those two brands over the other? Are these the two to suggest or are there others that offer sonic or usability advantages? Thanks everyone. -Dave
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randy-11
1,913 posts
 
yes, those are good

add Denon for new; Luxman & Mc for old


auxinput
2,920 posts
 
Every brand has its own voice.  Marantz is typically voiced on the warm side.  Yamaha is more neutral, if I remember right.  Whatever brand you choose, buy the most powerful model you are able to.  It doesn't matter if you don't need all those watts.  The larger power supply will give better sound quality, even at low volumes.
soix
8,644 posts
 
+1 Auxinput.  From user experiences I've read it seems Yamaha may have an edge in reliability.  Not a small thing IMO. 

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