Welcome to DFW hope you like living next to the airport.All I can tell you about what you are considering is the Yamaha. I have a RXV-2400 and could not be more pleased. I hve been through a Sony ES which crapped out when the warranty expired and a Denon which seemed underpowered to me but that is my fault since I bought a cheaper one not in the same class as the Sony. It taught me not to go backwards in life. I think you will like the Yamaha very much Hope this helps.

MHJ

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