mike_smith@cmfz.com

Thanks for all the help. The Yamahas sound interesting...anyone know where I can get some info on them? I've found info on all the other suggestions. mike

Sorry, didn't mean to come off as a Sony basher. I have a lot of Sony equipment that I really like (RPTV, VCR, DVD). It's just that this particular receiver isn't very good--and if i had known about all the information available online a couple of years ago when I bought the receiver, I would have known it had a lot of problems. Thanks for the input everyone. I'll do a search--I'm still learning this internet stuff! mike

I'm getting rid of a really crappy Sony STR DE825 receiver. I've got KG5.5s as mains, soon an RC-3 or C-7 center, and soon RS-3 surrounds. I've heard that you have to very carefully match your Klipschs to the receiver, or they can sound overly bright and harsh (like they do with the Sony). What receiver under $1000 would really bring out the best in my beloved Klipschs--I listen mainly to HT, but some music, too. Thanks. mike ------------------ I would like to purchase a small country online.

I've also got a Sony 61HS10 and love. You can tweak the hell out of it. To me, it's just like getting a great 4:3 TV for regular viewing, but also getting a 54" widescreen TV for free (with the Video 5 "Squeeze trick") for watching DVDs or HDTV (if you can get it.)

Thanks guys. With two very strong recommendations for the C-7 over the RC-3, I'm definitely leaning that way now. Thanks for steering me in the right direction. I hate it when I buy something, and then realize I really should have gotten the next level up. Doh! mike

I'm running KG5.5s as mains (love em!), KV-1 as center and KG.5s as surrounds. I'm going to upgrade either the center or the surrounds. Would I be better off starting with an RC-3 center, or go for the RS-3s for surrounds first? Which would give me the most noticeable improvement (gotta figure in the spouse approval factor!) Thanks mike