Looking for a good 5.1 AVR


This forum has ben extremely helpful to me in the past re 2 channel systems and I must say that you did not steer me wrong.
Now, I have taken the path to home theatre and am looking for a good AVR receiver that is 5.1 and supports HDMI. I need about 90-100 watts of good, clean power and a unit that is able to deliver responsive Home Cinema sound and one that has good video capabilities. I know I am fussy here but value on AVR 's seems to have escalated in the past 5 years! Music performance is a plus but I have my dedicated 2 channel system for that already. My budget is modest, about $500-$700. So far, I am considering the Yammy Rx 665 and the Onkyo tx sr 706.
My speakers are 2 way 8 inch inwalls from RBH (5), a velodyne sub (OK not great, 8 inch)RBH speakers are 8 ohm, 90 db for sensitivity.

Any input is appreciated. I do not need multi zone capability, btw.

Any suggestions? Thak You,
blowfin
Pioneer Elite SC-05. Great receiver on that Auction site for $650.00. You will love it. My brother just got one. It is very nice. I have last years VSX-94 and it's been great.
I absolutely LOVE my Onkyo 905. I can't imagine you being disappointed with the 706. I see someone got an 805 ( a step up, a model back) used here for $500.

The things I love about my Onkyo are the sound, great DACs', video up sampling quality, ease of set-up, and ease of use, quiet operation, and looks.
I bought an Onkyo 805 for $550 here at Audiogon a few months back...I like it a lot. It replaced my old Sunfire prepro, which was one of my worst buys ever at ($3,000)....not because the Sunfire wasn't very good, it was good.

But, I would NEVER spend that much money on this type of component again because this technology changes yearly.

Dave
+1 Stereo. My SC-07 (almost the same receiver as the SC-05) replaced an Integra 5.3 (6.1 channel) receiver. Comparing just the audio sections the Pioneer is a clear winner IMO.
I would keep away from Ice and class D amps. They just don't have it (yet). I have the Elite VSX 92 (linear amp). The SC's mentioned above are Ice. The Linears blow them away. I am eying the Marantz for my next receiver upgrade. Marantz one of the few not going the Ice route. Ice is good for manufacturers-not so good for the sound.

You can easilly hear the difference between Ice and linear if you compare them. The Ice is flat, no slam and just no emotional connection.