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So, I have finally given up on my HK AVR7300. I did a firmware upgrade which failed and thus ended up having to send the unit the HK for which they sent me back a new 7300 (refurb). I can tell its new due to the packaging style, and seals on the hardware. Anyhow....I have decided that I am not at all happy with HK customer service. This little project took 3.5 months. Now then...I will be disposing of this receiver and its time to get another.

I have been looking at a refurb Denon 3806 via dakmart...and or something else.

Opinions please.

Requirements:
1. 7.1
2. HDMI switching
3. Must be able to drive VP150, QS-8x4, M80'sx2 and EP600

Any and all advice appreciated.

Again, indeed!

In my receiver poll several months back, Denon was the clear favorite amongst receiver brands. I'm sure the Denonites will be along shortly.

The 3806 was a finalist for me before I went with Outlaw separates. I hear good things about the 2807 as well.

I actually have two outlaw monoblocks for my M80's....love em.

Only difference between ubid and dakmart...90 day warranty at ubid and 1 year at dakmart...

So did ya find something yet? Inquiring minds wanna know!!!

In my experience Dakmart is a terrible company to do business with. Without going into details about my experience I would simply recomend anyone check resellerratings.com. Dakmart has now worked its way up a rating of 1.12 out of ten from below 1 when I made the mistake of doing business with them 2 years ago. ecost is a much better choice.

Tarun, of course there are several which would meet your requirements, but I'll specifically direct your attention to the Yamaha 2600. Note also that your receiver wouldn't have to "drive" the EP600, since it has its own internal amp. In fact, the EP600 would take a substantial part of the load off the receiver by being mainly responsible for the lowest bass. This is actually a form of active biamping.

No decision yet.
The 7300 has to sell first....fleabay...

One thing is for sure. I will not buy a HK again...their customer service seems to be handled by 3 people and they cannot keep up....

Agreed... I have had a yamaha before without complaint. An RXV 995 to be specific. I then chose the HK route.
We shall see where we end up this time.
Although, the thought has occurred to me to add a few more Outlaw monoblocks and just get a good mid-range receiver.