Rob, all of the major brands, Denon, Onkyo, Pioneer, Yamaha, etc. give us audibly flawless amplification within their designed limits, so the determining factor becomes features in relation to price. For example, possibly the major factor in possibly preferring a Denon or Onkyo receiver over a similar Yamaha unit would be Audyssey vs YPAO.

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Enjoy the music, not the equipment.