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So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system

I’m looking at receivers under 3-4K. I don’t need more than 7.2, and am about 15 years out of date. There seems to be more bells and whistles, but what is the sound quality like now days?

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks.

JD
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curiousjim OP
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auxinput, 

Thanks for the answer.  In the old days leaving a channel with out a load was a bad thing. And as I just said, I thinking more and more about sticking with a 5.1 setup.

Going to start over my search.  BTW, I agree about the different sound from the different makers. Even within brands. I live over an hour from anywhere,  so listening to anything that Best Buy doesn't have is hard!  Even Best Buy is almost an hour away! 

JD
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You are VERY right. I just went to Crutchfield and they only had 5 units to choose from! Wow, I had no idea! 

JD
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Agreed.  Don't limit yourself to a 5.1 receiver.  They actually have much smaller power supplies and will perform less.  It's the size of the main power supply / transformer that matters.  example:

Yamaha 2070 - 9 channels - 37.5 lbs

Yamaha 1070 - 7 channels - 32.8 lbs 

Anthem MRX 520 - 5 channels - 28.2 lbs

The Anthem is the best 5 channel.  It might have better components internally, but it will not be able to compete in brute force power.  The larger transformers and power supplies of the Yamahas will be able to provide stronger bass/midbass, even at lower volumes!

Also, none of these receivers will be able to match a dedicated 5-channel amplifier, which can get into the 60-90 lbs area.

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