Thanks for the advice. Still not sure 100% which way I will go, but it sounds more like a choice of personal preference rather than one receiver being substantially better than the other.
Thanks for the advice. I looked at the 675 (which I didn't even know existed) and if I go Yamaha it seems the best option for $100 more.
I have read on some review sites that they had trouble with the subwoofer set up with the Yamaha.
Time to replace my receiver has mine does not have Dolby HD - just plain old Dolby Digital. I am looking at the Yamaha RXV 575 which retails for about $500 in Canada. I am also considering, and leaning towards, the Denon AVR X2000 which retails for $700 here. (The Denon AVR-X1000 is $500). I...