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No problem, Sean, I got lots of help here, as well. One thing I found very helpful was taking a few movies with chapters I know well and comparing them with all the equipment, trying to use similar speakers each time. Also bring some music with you as well, some receivers do great on music, but...

I just happen to have purchased and Integra 5.4 myself. I was comparing it with the Denon 1804, Marantz sr5400, Yamaha RX-V740, and the Onkyo 601. As you know, the 5.4 is based on the 601, so many of the features are the same. But, there are indeed differences inside. The capacitors are...

It would be fun to watch a cage match among salesmen, wouldnt it! I could almost forgive this attitude if it was a big chain store, chalk it up to ignorance, but it was a high end audio place. I'm not a rich guy, so I don't expect the red carpet treatment, but, hell, don't be a damn snob! Last...

It is stupid. Why badmouth other equipment? Your customer may just think your an a$$, and buy all his gear somewhere else. Good customer service is why people still buy offline, if you don't have that, why should someone spend money in your store?

The Denon is a little more difficult to work with, but not much. Listen to them both before you decide. There are several companies out there that have decent receivers in the $400 range. Onkyo has the 501 in that price point, Harman and Kardon have the AVR130. Download the owners manuals for...

Thanks for the help, I wasn't sure if it would make a difference or not. Bob.

I took your great advice, Jeff. Made a pros/cons list and figured out what I had to have vs. extras, and finally chose! I appreciate everyone's help here and in other forums. Bob.

I have an Infinity BU-2 subwoofer, about six years old or so. I just got a new receiver, an Integra 5.4, which is replacing a Sony str-de935. My question is this, the sub has two rca jacks, left and right for hookup, but the sub preout on the Integra is a single rca. Can I just use a "y" adaptor...

Well, after lots of information overload, and some great advice by everyone here, I purchased a receiver yesterday. I went with the Integra 5.4. Had it narrowed down to the Denon 1804, Marantz SR5400, and this Integra 5.4. All three had excellent sound with both dvd's and music, but the deciding...

Thanks, Jeff, I think you hit the nail on the head. I need to do exactly what you said, write down pros/cons of each, figure at what I need at minimum, what would be nice to have, match specs, and finally decide! Normally I'm an impulse buyer, and as such, I'm trying to buy right this time. Last...

Hey Jeff, I looked at the new digital receiver today as well. It is about half the height as the normal receiver as well as somewhat lighter. Sounds ok, but I got the sense that it wasnt quite as powerfull as the others. Maybe a few more generations of digital receivers will cure that. I'm still...

I am comparing a few in particular. The H&K AVR230/330 and also last years AVR325. The 325 weighs in at appx. 40lbs, whereas both the 230 and 330 are in the 27lb category. I'm not sure of the powersupply type, but in looking through the slats in the top, the 325 definately has a large heatsink...

How much credence should I give to the old addage that the heavier the receiver, the better quality amp it contains? Is this just BS, or is there some truth to it?

The Yamaha RX-V1400 does have some impressive features going for it. Mainly, the setup utility program with spl mike is very nice. It doesnt just use "pink" noise, as most do, it spends five or ten minutes going through something like 8 separate steps to set up your speakers and sub. It's also...

Do you have any personal listening experience with these particular receivers? How about some reasons why you feel the H&K creams them.

How do you all think the Harman and Karden AVR325 stacks up against the Denon 1804 and Yamaha RX-V640? They all appear to be similar in price/features. Any thoughts?

Tell me about it! Thats why I have the Bose. Unfortunatley for you it's not Christmas, yet....:D

I'm just interested in matching more closely the two KEFs, so the imaging is better across from the sides through the center. The Bose center channel is a VCS-10. The whole reason for that speaker was a heighth restriction, and at the time, this was all I could find to fit. My space requires no...

Thanks for your input, Jeff. I may just do that, have to wait and see on the next paycheck. Do you know if these large retailers will price match based on an internet price? The price I quoted you was an upcoming Christmas sale price that the son of the owner says he'll honor right now if I...

I'm a little leary about purchasing online. Seems that if there is a problem with your purchase, could be forever to get satisfaction. I prefer to deal with local businesses for this reason, as well as the fact there is someone to deal with face to face. So, for now, online isnt happening. My...

Ok, I'm totally lost again. Been lookin to upgrade receivers to something in the $500 class, but every time I go lookin, my spending limit seems to want to jump! lol. I have listened to several, now, and am not getting any closer to a decision. I like the Denon 1804, Marantz sr 5400, Yamaha...

I know, another noob with questions on receivers! Here goes, my Sony STRDE-965 finally has outlived it's usefullness, the display has stopped working. I know, most people look down on the DE series, probably for good reason, but I was young,impressionable, yada yada yada. I have been looking in...