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I was trying to read the fine print, but many times I didn't catch the implications of the terminology. I think I will have to re-think my list of potential receivers. Unfortunately my budget precludes me from some candidates. Thanks to all for your timely and appreciated advise.

Thanks to all. It does look like there are some manufacturers who use significantly different methods to measure output as compared to the S&V lab. I also noticed the one comment about one receiver not designed to deliver full power to all channels simeultaneously. Enlightening.

Yes it did help, thanks for youu reply. Is this site maintained with new test results?

Where could I find information on the true power output by various manufacturer's receivers. Each manufacturer claims some amount of power per channel, but I am interested in power when all channles are driven, not a sales ploy to overstate the true capabilities of the amplifiers.

Mike, According to the Denon site and the owners manual, the 2803 outputs 90 watts/channel, 7 channels. This assumes 8 ohm speakers, which is why I was considering the speakers I mentioned. My room isn't extremely large, and while it has a few oddities, I would hope that 90 watts would be...

I am planning on purchasing a Denon 2803 to replace some aging equipment. Looking down the road, I will also replace my speakers, starting with the mains and center, probably with B&W 602's or Paradigm Monitor 5's. My room is approximately 20' x 20', has 8' ceilings, and is carpeted. Will the...

Thanks for your prompt assistance.

Could someone explaing or direct me to a site that would explain what bi-wiring means. I've seen several references to this, but don't know how to do it, or what speaker/receiver terminals are needed.

Thanks to all for the replies. I'm not too knowledgeable about impedance and speaker designs other than knowing it affects the power an amplifier outputs. I did look at some owners manuals online at Denon and Onkyo (3802 & 797). Both seemed to be capable of dealing with a mix of 6 and 8 ohm...

Thanks. I will be looking in the $700-$1000 range, and I will probably, at some point in time, have a mix of impedances at the same time. This may occur in the same or different rooms, depending on how I choose to upgrade the speakers. You mentioned power ratings, is there a way to adjust...

I am looking to upgrade my receiver in the near future. One problem I have is that my current speakers are 6 ohm, and when I upgrade them, I may choose 8 ohm ones. What feature would I need to be able to replace some of my speakers with ones having a different impedance?

Thanks to all for your help. I had performed some searches and found the Panasonic DVD-RA60K, Sony DVP-NS400P, and the Toshiba SD5700. Sounds like the Toshiba will fall out. I don't really need progressive scan since the TV is a low end model. I will probably upgrade my speakers and A/V amp...

I have a system that has only amplifiers for 5.1 speakers. There is no decoder in the amp. What is the best DVD player that has a decoder built-in?

I am going to upgrade my existing system's receiver and am considering the Onkyo TX-DS797 and the Denon AVR-3802. Each seems to have advantages. The Onkyo seems to have the edge in the video section with composite conversion to S-video and wider bandwidth on component output. The Denon seems...