Hi all, I just got Yamaha HTR5890 (7-Channel 980W, Pure Direct for High Quality 2-Channel and Multi-Channel Sound Reproduction). I think you can got this for: $429.98 (hotbuyselectronic.com)
I lately replace Sony 898 with Yamaha 5890 and I'm very happy. WAY... BETTER!!!
Also, Yamaha HTR5890 has a lot of good futures.
I power five Klipsch speakers:
pair of F3, pair of F1 and C2
Mav