Which HT reveiver to replace Nak av-10?

Thanks for all the replies. I'm much more concerned with timbral accuracy and warmth than raw power or a ton of connectivity options. My setup is pretty simple and likely to remain that way- just a DVD as source and a single video monitor.

I listened to a pair of Mac 275's driving dynaudio c-2's today (mac pre as well- don't recall which one) and *that* was the sound I'm looking for. Don't understand why they weren't willing to part with a 5ch setup for my budget :).

Guess I'll have to listen to a number of the suggestions and see how they hit my ears- I like NAD fairly well, but need to hear most of the others as I haven't auditioned much for a while. Now if I could only find one with a good old analog volume pot...

Rather than an analog pot you might want to look at the remote features.

I highly recommend you audition the new Integra DTR-7.8. It retails for $1300, but our local dealer gives 20% off and I'm sure you can easily find one at this price.

The Audyssey EQ system is fantastic for movies, it's as future proof as you can get with HDMI 1.3, etc., and it sounds great. Direct bypass mode for analog and digital.

It supports pass through for all HD formats that will not degrade the signal. It does not upconvert or alter the signal in any way. This is how I like it. Most newer DVDP's already do this.

I don't know if your into multi-channel music, but with HDMI 1.3 you can have all your multichannel sources sent to the reciever digitally with a single cable.

Nice Burr Brown DA converters, THX Ultra II certified (can handle four ohm loads that most receivers can't), ability to use two of the amps to bi-amp front two channels if only using a 5.1 set-up, etc.

A lot of reciver for the money. Three year warranty and built in Japan, a major selling point for me.

I was looking for a AVR in the same price range as you and after much research it came down to this unit and the Denon 3808.

Both very good, but this one is the better bang for the buck IMO.

Yes Jack,

The 7.8 looks real good. Might be able to get away with selling my power amp.

How would you characterize the Onkyo house sound? By that I mean, people say Yamaha sort of bright, Pioneer a bit warm, etc.

Just installed a Denon 3808Ci yesterday. Replaced an Anthem AVM-20 + 5 amp setup. It's a very complicated piece of receivers with lots of switching capabilities. Retail for $1600. Denon 2808Ci is slightly less expensive for $1200. It has slightly less power, 2 HDMI in and no ethernet network capability.

In term of power, 3808Ci was able to drive the Dynaudio Audience 52+122+42W speakers Ok. I need more time to allow everything to gel. Last night was too late to do any serious listening test.

I read quite a few reviews regarding Onkyo on AVSforum as well. I believe it will work fine except that I am concerned about heat issue since my receiver is located inside a fully enclosed stand.

What is the room size and speakers setup?