I have a post below about my remote problem/ wanting to get a new receiver. I have a local dealer who will give me $485 for an older Roksan integrated amp and cd player. Fine units, although the remote is giving me trouble (will try different batteries again, to see if that is the simple fix, don't think so). I use this amp mostly for dvd and cable tv watching, not so much music, as I never have any time alone with 2 active kids (and one on the way). In other words, a receiver would be fine for my needs, although I do like quality equipment. Some day I will get very nice separates, but for now a decent receiver will suffice.

This same dealer who will give me $485 for my gear, also sells NAD receivers, and the T743 is one he has for sale for $645 (lists $699). He is a small local dealer, and probably can't come down much on that price, which is fine. I have read one review http://www.soundstage.com/surrounded...nded200411.htm that was very positive, and there is only 1 review from an owner on this site.

Anyone have any thoughts on this receiver? My brother in law has a NAD receiver that seems to have 1 channel going out on him (the processor) and that makes me a bit leary, but that is only 1 unit out of many. Some people swear by NAD, others think they are overated and not so good. Personally I have always liked them, and this basic receiver would probably fit the bill just fine. Right now I only have 2 speakers for this system, and no sub, although I could steal some from my other system that my 2 kids have.

Is this a good receiver, and a good price? Baiscally I would owe about $160 for it. I seldom use the Roksan cd player anyway, and I have a Sony dvd/cd player now. Any thoughts about this reciever, or something comparable, I would welcome. And this dealer also sells Yamaha, but that is it. He seems to think NAD would be more to my liking coming from the Roksan units, and he's probably right. Thanks. irg