A/V Receiver Upgrade. Which Brand / Model

[Ext User(GD)]

Hi,

I am researching a short list of AV receivers to upgrade from my
Yamaha RX-V995 . I was thinking of sticking with Yamaha but from some
reviews they don't seem to be as good sonically as other receivers available
now . I have downloaded the manuals for these models below and been reading
up on the features ..

Yamaha RX-V3800
Harmon & Kardon AVR 645
Cambridge Audio Azur 640R
Onkyo TX-SR805
Marantz SR6001

I'm not really fussy about video switching as I much prefer to do a
direct connection between player and display , mainly after sound quality in
2 channel and surround with good bass management ... So far I'm leaning
towards the Harmon & Kardon AVR 645 .. So if anyone has one of the receivers
in the list above who can give me their opinion and experience with that
receiver , would take it on in my research ... I will also audition them
before making my final decision ..

Thanks ...

[Ext User(Greg)]

Marantz new models series 002 have been released. Have a look at the 7002 as
a good performer. Qualifi/Marantz Australia haven't listed them on there web
site yet, but a user review of the 7002 can be found here

http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=60290

"GD" <NOSPAMgavinderome@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I am researching a short list of AV receivers to upgrade from my
> Yamaha RX-V995 . I was thinking of sticking with Yamaha but from some
> reviews they don't seem to be as good sonically as other receivers
> available now . I have downloaded the manuals for these models below and
> been reading up on the features ..
>
> Yamaha RX-V3800
> Harmon & Kardon AVR 645
> Cambridge Audio Azur 640R
> Onkyo TX-SR805
> Marantz SR6001
>
> I'm not really fussy about video switching as I much prefer to do a
> direct connection between player and display , mainly after sound quality
> in 2 channel and surround with good bass management ... So far I'm leaning
> towards the Harmon & Kardon AVR 645 .. So if anyone has one of the
> receivers in the list above who can give me their opinion and experience
> with that receiver , would take it on in my research ... I will also
> audition them before making my final decision ..
>
> Thanks ...
>