I need to decided on a receiver.

[benwaynet]

I'm having my HT installed on Thursday but I still haven't decided on a receiver. I've spent months digging though forums, but I can't decide.
My requirements:
7.1
Upconvert to component
?? AV sync ( I don't know if I'll need this with the Panasonic AU900)
~$500

Yamaha HTR5860
Harman Kardon AVR 340
Denon AVR-1706
Others??

ps. Sorry about the typo in the subject.

thanks,jb

 

[Leprkon]

at that price, a Denon 2805 is probably the best bet

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10617243

next best Yamaha RX-V757

http://www.ibuydigital.com/product/?4066&hit_id=3976528&Campaign_id=39&CFID=8206374&CFTOKEN=18304479

or an RX-V2500 (a tad higher than $ 500)

http://www.shopsunshine.com/Item.asp?Pid=1072&Item_Id=2536

there are a number of Marantz models in that budget, but I don't know enough to talk about them..

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/category/AVReceiver