I love my Denon 3802 but my center channel is cutting out after a minute or 2. I haven’t check into getting it looked at yet or repaired. I’m thinking it’s time to upgrade anyway.

I'm concerned about trading up to a newer model Denon. Wouldn’t the sound be essentially be the same? Which really isn't a bad thing, so I’m thinking what the point...?

With the Denon 3808CI / 4308CI I’m heading into a top of line level “consumer brand” A/V receiver....I wondering what other "high end " brands for top A/V equipment there are?

Something that would give me all the performance of the Denon but maybe with better sound. A pre-amp with a receiver etc.. I just don’t know much about going this route or what to look for, brands etc....

My set up right now is a HDTV DLP, and RF Series Klipsch, center, fronts, sides, back and sub.

I want to keep it simple as for hooking it up and set up, seems Denon does a good job at that.

Price range $1,500 - $2,000.00 for a good set up AV receiver or receiver/pre amp.

So I'm looking for some direction / suggestions.

Thanks