These are great comments! Thanks. And no offense taken on being a newbie, which I readily admit to! I am looking for 2-channel for music. I am surprised you spent just 50 bucks on a receiver. I will look at the forums, keeping in mind everyone has their own axe to grind. I am willing to spend 1500-2000, which, for me, is a substantial amount of money. I do enjoy listening to my music, however, so it will be money well spent. Thanks again, and if you have any other thoughts, don't hold back, especially on sources of info either in the Forum or other sources. David