I have read soooo many articles on AVR receivers, no choice with the price of gas now a days. Marantz SR 8500, SR 14 - 16 - 18, SR8001...not sure what the real difference is between them besides watts per channel. I am hoping someone can explain - PLEASE -
Noticed another article about Arcam, Rotel, Anthem, NAD (with its problems), Integra, and Yamaha (RX-V2700) as good receivers.

Not a Denon fan and avoiding Pioneer, but open.

Bottom line: I want to buy a high quality / high current receiver, for movies and stereo sound. Price range 500 - 1500 whether new or used/Audiogon. Speakers (hopefully) will be Paradigm Studio 100s. Hard to find Rotel, Arcam, Anthem, NAD to touch and listen too.

Looking for recommendations before spending $$$