Just wanted to let you all know, I ended up with a Sherwood Newcastle R-945 for $310.00 new, full warranty. I know it wasn't on anyone's list, including mine, but I ran across it while searching around, read some reviews on it, and thought it was a good deal for the quality. older model, I know...
I have purchased the JBL S-Center II, a pair of S-26's for rears, and am planning on the S-36 for fronts. Is there a decent receiver to be had for < $400.00 for this setup? I am about 90% HT, 10% music, would like DPLII. Would moving up to around $500.00 MAX make a big difference? Thanks.