that's what i decided, so i think i'll probably buy a marantz off of ubid, i just hate to go away from yamaha, but my next upgrade is too expensive, i have a 5640 and would love a 1500, or even a 2500 but they're bringing 550 and 700 respectively on ebay, which is just a bit out of my price range. if anyone has a great suggestion on a decent reciever obtainable for about 500 with at least v1500 performance, fire away!