as per akg, the arcam sounds vg, and you can find "em within your budget, but there is alot of anecdotal scut about their reliability; likewise nad which sound fine when they actually work. i'd opt for anthem, which is significantly better made than its asian peers.
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.