Please help w/Receiver recommendations

[Quadzilla]

Hi All,
I'm looking to replace my Onkyo TX DS-595 w/a receiver with similar features and power. The Onkyo broke after only 2+ years so I'm not sure I want to go w/another Onkyo. I'm looking to spend $350ish. I'll use it to listen mostly to rock and jazz music as well as for movies, but music is most important. I have 4 Paradigm Atoms, a Paradigm CC-170 and HSU STF 3 sub. So far I've checked out specs for the Denon AVR-1804, Denon AVR-905 and Onkyo TX-SR601 (maybe!) Any other recommendations in that price range? Thanks!

Dan

 

[TANK1]

I have the older Denon AVR-1803,I use it for Ht 100% of the time.

Never had any problems with it.

 

[dillweed]

Harman Kardon AVR 235. I prefer Harman's warm amp to Denon. I did a quick search and found an authorized dealer www.bhphotovideo.com selling for $336.00. This is a steal as other authorized dealers are selling for $500.00

 

[dillweed]

One more thing...

Harman amps are notorius for giving you more power (watts) than what is listed on spec sheet. You don't find that with Denon.

 

[trhalma]

I have the hk avr 235 paired with paradigm spkrs (5semk3 fronts, cc 170 and atoms rear plus sub) and the sound is sweet. The amp delivers dynamic audio.
Paid $350 at J&R w/ free shipping.
Some cons, it only has one set of main speaker outs, hk recommends using it only in a 5.1 or 7.1 set up, not 6.1. And the remote has a somewhat odd layout and small buttons, but it runs all my gear and has 5 macros.
Overall, I'm very pleased with it.

 

[Xsound]

Pioneer VSX-1014! check it out

 

[Stone]

Without a doubt the Denon 2805. Check any and all reviews. This has become THE receiver to buy as it has a great price point (around $650-$700 street price) and the specs are amazing! Just stay away from the 2105 as it does not allow you to sync your audio and video!

 

[Leprkon]

I think you'll be better off with the Pioneer or HK. Yamaha's entry in this price point (some of us do look at the allowed budgets) is the soon-to-be-replaced HTR-5760, which is a good choice for home theater, but will probably bow to the others musically.

 

[rgriffin25]

Here is what Quadzilla said his budget is.

I'm looking to spend $350ish. Dan

And here is one suggestion.

Without a doubt the Denon 2805. Check any and all reviews. This has become THE receiver to buy as it has a great price point (around $650-$700 street price)

Come on Guys, lets read the whole post before spouting off our favorite receiver. This kind of advice happens a lot around here. If he wanted to spend that much he would have stated it in his post.