Quote Originally Posted by Mark111867
Hi. I listen to music throughout the day, probably 5 to 6 hours a day. After 5 years and 1 repair, my Yamaha 2 channel receiver is starting to do funny things again. I'm looking into purchasing a new 2 channel receiver. My budget is around $500. I've been considering the Yamaha RX-797 or even the NAD C720BEE if I can stretch my budget a bit. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'd rather not go used and I beleive that my budget may be a bit short for seperates. Thanks.
Don't forget to check out Marantz and Harman Kardon who also make stereo receivers.

http://us.marantz.com/Products/172.asp

http://www.harmankardon.com/category...try=US&cat=REC