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Re: best reciever for under $500 given my needs (Harmon Kardon?)
Hi Steve;
For your budget, you could get a great deal on a refurbished Denon, Yamaha, Onkyo, HK or Pioneer receiver that may hold you over for some time and provide you with great performance for the money. While refurbs aren't for everyone as some folks have reservations for anything that's not new, they can prove a great option when trying to maximize the value of your dollar.
One consideration is that with the advent of Blue-Ray and HD-DVD technology, receiver manufacturers are going to be rolling out their new models with next generation surround sound features such as DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus. None of the receivers available today have these features available, so this is not something you'll really need to consider at the time and as there is very little movement as to the acceptance of the technologies, however it is a consideration if you do not need/want to buy a receiver just yet.
If you would consider a refurbished model, let me know and I can point you to a few possible options. If not, I can make some other suggestions for your budget as well... -TD
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