Help choosing receiver

Been looking closely at Denon 2803 and 3802....also the Onkyo 701, would these three rival same budget Pioneer Elite or Yamaha ?
I think I should forget about the Sony.

Thanks,

Take a serious look at the Panasonic SA-XR45. It's a 6.1 HT receiver that is rated at 100wpc (all digital). Huge amount of posts over at Audioasylum re: this little slim profile receiver. I plan on looking into it by the spring. And best of all, it's only $300 brand new!

For Home Theater the Yamaha's will be the best choices.

I think I-m going to go Denon, maybe a I can find a good deal on the 2803 or 3803.

The issue with the Panasonic SA-XR45 is that it doesn't have pre outs and other stuff...

Please keep sending your opinions....I don't want to screw up.

Thanks,

I've been further narrowing my search to the Denon 3803, any comments ?
I plan to use it also as a PreAmp, because I already have a power amp.

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