Quote Originally Posted by paul_pci
First you want to settle on a budget for the max you're willing to pay for an A/V receiver, also considering whether this would be a "for now" purchase or a "forever" purchase. Then you want to peruse the usual suspects: Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Harmon Kardon, Onkyo, etc. As you peruse the approriate models (ignoring the watts ratings) consider the different features each offers and match them to your needs and desires and go from there. And always buy from an authorized dealer.
Appreciate it. Gives me some itmes to look into.

Any particular brand you like? I'm thinking this receiver will be used for now (5 years minimum).

I've read up on the Yamaha and Denon quite a bit. 6 Channels currently, but might upgrade the sub and center channel down the road.

Any AV brand/model you particular like?