Haoleb, for $300, I'd give the new Panasonic SAXR 45 a try, for sure! For something more conventional, I'd go with the Panasonic SAHE 200 - for the money, I think it may be the best receiver out there. BTW, I currently do not own any Panasonic product.

Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.