Help me buy my new receiver

[Chewnaca73]

Ok audioholics. I finally convinced my wife to let me buy a new receiver but now which one? I would like to spend about $1000-$1500 but if I need to will go higher. I need to drive a fair bit. I have all 3 game systems (PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii), satalite dish (and will likely get a 2nd HD dish), regular digital cable, DVD player and the good old fashion VCR (for the kids movies). I thought of the Sony DA5300, but at the list of $1,800 thought i should do some homework first. I appreciate everyones opion.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I recommend this:

http://www.thecameraprofessionals.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=492555

 

[Midcow2]

Buy a Marantz 8002 ..

SR8002 THX Select2 Surround Receiver
$1999.99 retail you can get as low as $1349 on the Internet brand new with full Marantz warranty.

form Marantz web site:

Do you call the SR8002 an “audiophile’s receiver” or a “videophile’s receiver”? May we suggest that the answer is simply “Yes”? Here, you’ll find the power, flexibility, and advanced performance you expect from Marantz. And a few surprises, too! All in a new chassis size that’s more convenient than ever
125 Watts x 7 Channels All Discrete Amplifier Stage
Current Feedback Amplification
HDMI V1.3a Repeating/Switching: 4-In/2-Out
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, dts-HD Master Audio
Deep Color, xvYCC and SACD Support by HDMI
Up-Conversion (w/TBC) to HDMI with 480I/480P Converter
Assignable Dual Component Outputs
M-DAX (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander) for Compressed Audio
HD-Radio
XM HD Surround by Neural THX Technologies
Audyssey MultiEQ
Direct-Set Volume, Tuner Preset and XM Preset Commands
Upgraded Binding Posts (Dielectric Protected)
RS232 control and IR Flasher Input
IR Receiver Input and x2 IR Emitter Outputs
x2 12V DC Trigger Output
2nd Zone Audio/Video Output and 3rd Zone Audio Output
Stereo/Mono Switching for 2nd/3rd Zone
RC8001SR Main-Room & RC101 Multi-Room Remotes Included
<16” Shallower Chassis

 

[enrique]

I'll second the maantz sr8002 fantastic reciever.

 

[Hi Ho]

Another one to look at is the Yamaha RX-V3800. It can be found for around $1,300. I have the predecessor, the 2700, and I could not be happier.

 

[solomr2]

I know Denon is well liked here, and I love my 3808CI for the audio quality. However, their HDCP implementation is lousy! My XBOX 360 Elite and my Oppo DV 980 both flicker. The Oppo much less so than the XBOX, but the XBOX flickering is unbearable. I've installed every firmware update from Denon, but no luck. When I told them my Oppo flickers too, the rep just down played it as Korean trash.

Honestly, if it wasn't for the HDCP handshake issues, I would recommend the Denon instantly, but until this problem is fixed I would look elsewhere.

 

[rnatalli]

How about a Yamaha 663 with an Emotiva XPA-5?