[LukePiller]

Obligatory backstory: I just graduated from University (can you tell I'm Canadian yet?), got a job, and bought a house. I have been stressing over buying a receiver for a couple weeks now, listening to endless debates on the futureproof receiver, whether hdmi 1.3 is necessary, why this DAC is superior to that DAC and I just realized I do not care anymore. Comparing specs and reading threads is going to make my head explode. I've realized that spending over $1000 on a receiver for these "gotta have it" features is not only totally unnecessary, but not feasible in my current financial situation.

Quandry: I want a decent surround receiver to run my older Energy bookshelves for now, and that I can build on and add speakers as the budget allows. I have no brand preference because the bottom line is most manufacturers have their **** together these days, I don't care about HDMI, I don't care whether it is Internet Direct or from a big box store and my only stipulation is I want to spend around $300 cdn.

 

[Billped]

LOL - you are a member of the 95% so don't feel bad. The rest of us are the oddballs.


Just go pick up a major brand receiver and be done with it. By spending less now you will feel better about spending more later if you ever realize you need the power/features that the more expensive receivers offer.



Bill

 

[soundlovr]

At that price point they're pretty much all the same. Pick the cheapest of Denon, Yamaha, HK, or Pioneer and you'll be fine.