Bruce White
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I am interested in upgrading the receiver for my home theater setup. In December 2011, I purchased: TV: Samsung PN59D7000FF (59" class plasma) Blu-Ray: Samsung BD-D5500 (3D capable) Since then I've added Apple TV. I use this mostly for Netflix and doing AirPlay from my iPad. I've also had my Direct TV HD-DVR (HR23-700) for about 4 years. Other devices that will get attached--Xbox 360 and Wii. I have a TrendNet media bridge to connect those devices which do not have built-in WiFi. I have Comcast internet. My speakers are from my original setup created about 11 years ago. They are all Paradigm speakers--PSB-12 (sub), CC-370 (center), Mini-monitors front and rear. The mini-monitors are different year models, but close to the same vintage. One set is in brown cabinets, the other in black. The black ones I purchased used on Craigslist to replace a pair of Atoms. I have no real interest in expanding to 7.1--5.1 is sufficient. My current receiver is also about 11 years old. It is an Integra 5.2. It still works fine, but has no HDMI inputs and can't do the more advanced audio codecs. Here are the receivers I am considering. I'd like to keep the cost at $500 or less. The choices I've listed are based on some quick web searches and I will comment on the impressions I've gotten from reviews I've read so far. Any comments like "avoid this one because ..." or "here's a great reason to purchase this one" are very welcome. Denon AVR-1913 (some seem to like the features from the 1912 better; seems pricey for the features provided) Onkyo TX-NR616 (read a few comments about reliability issues with Onkyo; I understand Denon now owns Onkyo) Sony STR-DN1030 (I like the built-in bluetooth and wifi) Pioneer VSX-1122-K (haven't read much on this one yet) Yamaha RX-V373 (ditto) Thanks in advance! Bruce