Where in Canada exactly? It might help with shipping costs if we know. Which Denon do you currently own?
Onkyo and Denon's appear to be becoming the AVR's of choice around here lately. Denon's in that price range are upto the 2308 that I have seen on sale for $650 here in Calgary. I am sure JohnK will be along to offer up an Onkyo for you in that price range. I like ecost.com for their prices on Denon refurbs. They list the 2808 at just over $700 including shipping but they seem to never have any of the 08 series in stock.