I originally bought a cheap Onkyo tx-nr686 at best buy for $249.00 which I thought was a steal, until I got it home. Cheap remote, clunky setup process, buggy ARC and radom HDMI issues so I returned it. Had the same issues on both my Sony TV's, so not sure if that was part of the problem. I should have known better, but my old Integra worked like a champ.
Then doing my Sunday Costo Shopping I had and impulse and Costco had a sale, bad combination
Yamaha TSR-7850 was on sale at costo for $429, for some reason I got charged $399 (Not going to complain)
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From the moment I unboxed it, the quality appeared significantly better. It's a low price receiver, but I loved the solid remote, build quality and ease of setup. This is my first non Marantz Receiver in a long, long time. For this price point I am solidly impressed and should serve me well with my outdoor patio setup, once I get my speakers. Still prefer the look of the Marantz, but for this price I am glad I returned the Onkyo and spent a few dollars more.