Receiver reccomendations please

[noek]

Looking to upgrade from my current Onkyo to a solid decent receiver....speakers will be paradigm monitors with a definitive sub....im looking to drop about 1k-1500 for it. thanks!

[PDN]

Depending of course on how much power you're looking for, I would recommend the following A-V receivers:

Marantz SR6001 (100w RMS x 7) - $1199.00 list
Marantz SR7001 (110w RMS x 7) $1399.00 list
NAD T754 (90w RMS x 7) $ 999.00 list
Rotel RSX 1057 (75w RMS x 7) $1299.00 list

I have the Marantz SR5600 (90w x 7) and am very pleased (with B&W DM603S3's plus ASW600 sub and M-1 surrounds). You may want also consider Arcam & Denon.

[PDN]

Woops, I presumed you meant an A-V surround sound receiver. Sorry. I thought I was in the Home Theater forum. For two channel, the same brands have good choices as well. Sorry about that.

[noek]

actually it is for home theatre...a little of both really, thanks for the great recomendations, i will check them all out

[noek]

Marantz SR7001- is this a fairly good receiver for home audio and HT? I really like the specs on this one but i havent heard it, thanks

[nightflier]

You might also want to check out this receiver. Smaller company, but known for great service, high-quality, and solid amps for driving difficult speaker loads:

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/1070.html

[blackraven]

I second the Outlaw brand. They are well worth the money. I'm thinking of selling my Adcom GFR-700 and buying the Outlaw amp and preamp. If you want only a 2 channel receiver check out their receiver (RR2150) for $600. It would sell over $1000 in stores. I've read nothing but good things about it and it has a nice Vintage look to it.