Best Reciever for my Cerwin Vega 215's

[Poshag]

Hey guys, I've invested in a pair of CLSC-215's and am now seeking the best reciever to handle these bad boys. I'm considering Yamaha 1500, 2500, Marantz 7400, and anything else you guys might recommend. My budget is somewhat flexible but I dont really want to have to spend more than 600-650 on the reciever. What would you recommend I buy to suit these speakers (I will probably also add other components: center and rears in the future when i can afford it) Thanks in advance for your advice

Poshag

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Hey guys, I've invested in a pair of CLSC-215's and am now seeking the best reciever to handle these bad boys. I'm considering Yamaha 1500, 2500, Marantz 7400, and anything else you guys might recommend. My budget is somewhat flexible but I dont really want to have to spend more than 600-650 on the reciever. What would you recommend I buy to suit these speakers (I will probably also add other components: center and rears in the future when i can afford it) Thanks in advance for your advice

Poshag

Here it is, my man. You win. Wait until an hour before the auction closes and bid. The last batch went for $462. A few guys here ordered it and got the deal of a lifetime. Here's the msrp and info of this unit - you won't believe it, nor the newer model's msrp:

http://us.marantz.com/shop/_templates/category.asp?cat=15

www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10373206

Here's my Denon. I bought it here also - was a return but arrived in new condition, and not a lick of a problem. I usually don't buy B stock, but I was saving over $460, and figured if the receiver needed serviced after the 90 days, I had $460 towards the repair. The Marantz was not offered when I bought mine, and it's brand spankin' new with the best warranty in the business:

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10373208

Only problem is 90 day warranty vs 3 yrs. through Marantz. I still love it. Would have bought the Marantz for the money though!