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Please Recommend a Home Theater Receiver

Posted by AbeCollins on April 17, 2008 at 13:53:20:
I'm simplifying my system and getting rid of the stereo power amp, 3-channel power amp, stereo preamp, and home theater processor.

I'm getting a basic 2-channel integrated amp for quality audio and want to buy a decent home theater receiver strictly for playing my Blu-Ray and DVD discs.

My budget will be about $1500 max MSRP for the receiver. I'm somewhat familiar with the Denon line but I want to know more about Onkyo Integra, Yamaha, Sony, and perhaps some others.

I plan to use my Sony PlayStation 3 for Blu-Ray discs and DVD. Some features that I want in the receiver include:

HDMI 1.3 inputs / outputs
HDMI IN to Component Video Out and Audio Out (Can this be done? I've seen component upscaled to HDMI but I want to go the other direction.)

What I really want is a receiver that sounds excellent with ability to drive the speakers clearly and effortlessly. I don't need a ton of features as I plan to run basic 5.1 into relatively modest speakers.

I'm also open to some ideas as I'm not familiar with the various new surround modes. I'm a basic DD5.1 or DTS kinda guy. Oh, and I'm planning to stay with a 5.1 speaker setup. I don't need more speakers in the room!! Thanks.