--- I'm guessing that your total budget isn't that high.
Food for thought (in no particular order):
The latest Marantz SR7007, $1,800 list (less street) and with Audyssey MultEQ XT.
The Denon AVR-4311CI, ($1,000 street) and with Audyssey MultEQ XT
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The Onkyo TX-NR818, ($600 street or less) and with Audyssey MultEQ XT
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The Sherwood Newcastle R-972, ($600 street) and with TRINNOV.
Me (
"tres personnel"), the Denon AVR-4311CI AV Receiver.
...Take your time, look for it, and you'll get it.
...Excellent unit all across the board.