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As usual, I don't dispute the 'data' presented above, but I dispute its significance.
Suggesting that none of the 'mass market' receivers will allow you to achieve 'good sound' is, in my opinion, way off base. Review charts of wattage data all day long if it makes you feel good, but at the end of the day all that matters is that you are happy (or not) will an AVRs real-world performance. Plenty of happy 'mass market' owners out there. NAD and separates are not the only paths to a nice HT setup.
And, of course, your resultant sound has far less to do with the amplification source and much more to do with your hearing apparatus, your biases, your room and your speakers (subject of another discussion, right?).
Steve, the only way you'll figure this out is if you demo the SR800 in your room, with your equipment. Would you buy a car without test driving it?
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