AVR receivers

[Sound5]

Looking to create a home theater system with Paradigm Studio 40 and 20 speakers. Not sure which AVR receiver to buy and will spend about $1000 that produces excellent CD music and Home Theater sound. So many AVR to compare including Denon 2807, Onkyo SR674, Yamaha RX-V1700, … Looking for the best sound quality. Had a Denon AVR, not happy with it.

[PeruvianSkies]

Have you thought about Pioneer Elite? Are you looking for something that does multichannel? Marantz might be another possibility, but can get above your budget quickly.

[Dusty Chalk]

Which Denon did you have, and with what were you not happy?

[Sound5]

Which Denon did you have, and with what were you not happy?

Thank you for responding. I have a Denon AVR 2802 that has been sitting on a shelf for about 4 years with less than 2 hours of use and I intend to sell it. The Denon AVR 2802 is difficult to set up and just does not seem to be ENJOYABLE and SOUND as well as my Yamaha RX-V592.
I am just trying to "ENJOY" the best for the buck ($1000) I want to spend. I hope this answers your question.

[blackraven]

Yamaha RX V2500, Denon AVR 3806, Yamaha HTR 6090, Onkyo SR-804 to name a few.
The Denon 3806 has great reviews and sounds great. I almost bought it over my Adcom which sells for $2000. The 3806 is in a whole different league from the 2000series. It uses the power supplies found in the 4000 series. I almost bought it over my Adcom.
You should also consider NAD.