i dont have any specific knowledge on that model of HK, but i can tell you that HK's are great receivers in general, and all that have them are very satisfied with them.

if you are looking for other options in the $500 dollar range..

Onkyo 601/701
Denon 2803/3803
Yamaha 400 and 500 series.

good deals on these at macmall.com, dakmart.com, ecost.com

you just gotta look and you can find some awesome deals.

bigjohn

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