Many thanks for chiming in everyone . After reading all your comments I finally committed to buying a new receiver .
I don’t see any other choice as I made a bad decision years ago when I purchased the Cambridge components.
No disrespect to Cambridge as their stereo equipment is gorgeous imo , and I’m sure their internals are top notch ,
but unfortunately it’s not the best choice for my gym .
So I just bit the bullet and ordered Denon‘s AVR-C2800H .
Denon
www.denon.com
I’m a minimalist, and the models below this one have too many little buttons imo . I really like this model , and although it has way more features and channels than I require , I’m certain I’ll be pleased with this receiver .
Ordered directly through Denon if anyone is wondering. Checked BestBuy in Lethbridge and this model was not available, just a plethora of lower end models .
I am a big fan of Anthem ,but unfortunately their receivers have fans that are noticeably loud for some users .So that was a deal breaker for me , not to mention I don’t like their new plasticy look .