[COLOR= rgb(0, 128, 128)] Okay, I went into my closest Magnolia Hi-Fi Showroom(Bellevue WA) cause I need a new sub woofer(sold my JBL el-cheapo to pay off a bill). Decided on a Martin Logan Dynamo 500(i have a 250 -/+ sqf living room) but while I was there I was looking at the new HD AVR's and decided it was time to look into upgrading my Yamaha HTR-5650. Magnolia Hi-Fi(i'm assuming. . .i know what that does) only sells top of the line stuff, so I was taken back when I didn't see any Yamaha or Harmon Kardon. So I got home and started looking around at different "trusted sources"(cnet, hometheatermag, ect) and different forums and I'm more confused than I was when I started looking. I have had my Yamaha HTR-5650 for about 5 years and I have not had any problems with it and it sounds great. But when I heard the sound and saw the features of the Denon and Marantz I was amazed! So what do ya'll recommend? I'm open to anything as long as it is dependable and sounds good! Oh ya and I'm trying to keep my budget for the receiver under $1000. . .I shouldn't even be looking to spend that kind of money since I'm currently out of work(i'm a licensed electrician) and I'm out job hunting. . .he he![/COLOR]