I agree, I hate Sony AVRs. but frankly I was beginning to wonder if I should reconsider given all the talk of all amps being the same regardless of price, as long as the w/c were close. Not trying to be pain in the arse, as i am quickly approaching, but i am looking to upgrade my AVR and the search has gone hay wire with all the talk about a $3000 AVR is the exact same as a $700 AVR, except for whatever video section is there. It conflicts with my most basic understanding of economics, but, then again, I have Transparent Audio speaker cable, so I have been sucked in before. Just looking for the Rosetta Stone of Amp specs. Is it Watts/ch at a given current level, power when all channels are driven, THX certification, ad budget...after all these years of AV and HT I find myself shockingly lost in this search were value is the goal.
I feel better know.
