What became of digital AV receivers?

[Hyfi]

I BUY WHAT I can afford. My Emotiva was 250 bucks, and a godsend to a poor starving
audfiophile such as my self. Considering my finances I probably shouldn't have bought it,
but don't regret it. You do what you can.

I understand that totally. I do the same. I would never have the gear I have if I didn't get it cheap.

But, you also could have purchased a used killer amp for the same money.

Again, you didn't read my post about the Rotel properly. First of all, at it's original $800 price, it was in no way cheap gear. I also said that although it sounded pretty good, it did not sound as good as the Hafler, Stratos, or Counterpoint.

I plan to use it to drive family room and outdoor speakers as well as have a tuner and headphone capabilities in my main system.

The only time I waste and can never get back, is when I respond to your posts, but like others said....it's sometimes the most fun that can be had here.