Quote Originally Posted by JeffKnob
I am in the market for a new receiver to replace my Pioneer VSX-D608. I have been considering a Harman Kardon or a Marantz receiver because I have heard they have better quality amplifiers than Denon, Onkyo, or Yamaha. These are the models I have been thinking about:

H/K AVR-430
Marantz SR6400
H/K DPR1001

So far I have only heard the AVR-430 in the store and was very impressed. After looking at the H/K website I was intreged by the DPR1001 because of the digital amps. I plan on listening to the Marantz soon.

I would like to hear opinions on my choices.

My speakers are Paradigm Esprits, CC270, and Paradigm Focus if that helps.

Thanks
Hello Jeff,

I have the Onkyo TX SR600 at the heart of my system, and the amps seem just fine; dont forget, boosting calibration levels are going to bring amps to life, as well....proper calibration, that is. It is my belief that after researching and researching information on receivers, Denon and Onkyo made the best models at these price points -- that is, most quality for the buck. Onkyo receivers are made rock solid, with handsome ergonomics and clean all-aluminum faceplates. I recommend them.

Marantz, on the other hand, I can vouge for in their other product departments, including their CD players/changers and recorders. I have the DR700 CD recorder from Marantz, connected digitally to a Marantz CC67 five-disc changer, and both perform rather flawlessly.