i dont know too much about that price range, but i would check out NAD, the stereo reciever from Outlaw audio, and maybe look at some integrated stuff from rotel. I recently bought a hk3480 120 wattx2 reciever for 200$. it has a lot more power than my parents 250$ 50 wattx2 denon reciever. If you are looking to save some money i would suggest the hk. (it retails for 450$)