Receiver Comparison

I am thinking about getting a Denon 2106 i was wondering is there a receiver out there thats just as good or better that i could get cheaper than 500 thats what its going to cost me or is the 2106 the best value i would like to have close to the same features as the 2106

2 come to mind that are far superior:

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4027146

I paid $450 from this place (inquire by phone to get the good price)

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4111547

Also impressive-last year's model was a close runner up to the 1st one I posted -

here's a thread describing my experience:

http://forums.audioreview.com/showth...ghlight=review