Rotel RSX-1055 is a little less than $2000 taxes in. Currently setup with 5.1 with pre-outs to make 6.1 or 7.1. Good for movies and great for stereo "affectionados". Real rated power at 100w x 2 or 75w x 5. Most other brands claim certain power specs but when atually rated it powers lower.

http://rotel.com/HomeTheater/index.htm

Another good model if you can find it in-stock is Onkyo Integra 7.2

http://www.integrahometheater.com/






http://www.quadloft.com/hometheater- new HT