I’d look for a leftover/refurb/used Yamaha 1050 and match it up with an Emotiva 2 channel amp (UPA-2, A300) and you could get close to your budget. Get some Belden 8402 cables to help stay around your budget. I just did something similar only I had a higher budget and went Yamaha 1060/used Parasound A23 Halo. I’m more concerned about music but want some HT abilities there for family movie time.
Looking for a used AUDIOPHILE AV Receiver
I am in the market to purchase a used audiophile AV Receiver. Price range maximum $800 for a used unit, the less the better.
The most important factor is the audiophile sound quality, sheer musicality that the unit provides, not the features. It should also have HDMI 1.4 at least and also Speaker A/B switch would be a good option as I have 2 different pair of speakers in the front, one for HT (Definitive Technologie BP 7006) and the other for music Magnepan MMG.
I know some brands like: NAD, ARCAM, ANTHEM, MARANTZ making good audiophile AV Receivers.
What would be the best option for a used unit?
Thanks for any advice.