I finally have figured out my speakers for my HT setup (M60s, VP100, M2s, and a PB10-ISD SVS sub) and now I am trying to figure out which receiver to pair my setup with. Wow, there is alot to choose from. I had narrowed it down to the Denon 2805, HK 335, or a refurbished HK 430. All 3 have the audio/video delay feature which I am looking for. Each has pros and cons. But from reading customer reviews on audioreview and other sites can be a bit confusing. Posts like "the receiver burst into flames as soon as I plugged it into the wall!" or, "the receiver was emitting radiation which turned me into a mutant" are common. Ok I am exaggerating a bit, but reading many of these reviews it would seem you have a better chance to get a good reliable receiver from that dude selling out of the white van. I thought choosing speakers was difficult but this seems worse.

Anyone else felt this way choosing a receiver?