One more to consider, the brand new Sherwood RD-8601. This six channel receiver is available online for prices between $266 and $299, and has significant features at an amazing price. The RD-8601 uses the same Crystal CS-49400 surround processor as the current top of the line Shrerwood Newcastle...
If you live in a reasonable RF environment (no signifiant hills, tall buildings, etc), are not bothered by strong local stations within a few miles from your reception site, and don't require access to distant stations you might find that a number of today's units will meet your needs. For...
If you live in a reasonable RF environment (no signifiant hills, tall buildings, etc), are not bothered by strong local stations within a few miles from your reception site, and don't require access to distant stations you might find that a number of today's units will meet your needs. For...
I'm not familiar with the speakers, but you will find the R-865 to be a very fine sounding receiver. Both the R-965 (the more expensive of the two new receivers)and R-865 are software upgradeable. The R-965 has both USB and RS-232 ports, the R-865 has only an RS-232 connection. Newcastle factory...
I'm familiar with this receiver and I believe you will love how it sounds once you get it up and running. I think you should consider calling Sherwood in California and speaking with Eugene Chavez who runs the service facility there before you exchange the unit or send it in for warranty...