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So far I only have 1 recommendation for Onkyo TX-8050 260$. All others are out of my price range. The problem with Onkyo TX-8050 is that it does not have HDMI which is very handy in my setup it looks like I could use network capabilities of the receiver to stream music from my laptop, based on reviews it is not very straightforward method. What other good receivers you could recommend? I'm overwhelmed with number of choices on market. Thanks!

Thank you for the replies. I think I need a true AV receiver rather than stereo receiver, because it is in my living room and used for TV, also i would prefer one with HDMI input. The Marantz SR5005 is to expensive, however Onkyo TX-8050 Network Stereo Receiver is 260$ and in the price range. Why is it better than other receivers out there, for example Onkyo TX-NR509 5.1 Channel Network A/V Receiver (239$)? Can 5.1 or 7.1 be used for just 2 speakers? What exactly to look for in specks?

Dear Klipsch gurus! I have a pair of KLF-20 and LOVE them! My setup is simple;FLAC --> Laptop --> HDMI-->TV-->Yamaha 5.1 AVR --> KLF20. Yamaha 5.1 AVR belongs to another system and needs to go back. KLF-20 specks are here http://www.klipsch.com/klf-20 (POWER HANDLING: 200 watts maximum continuous (800 watts peak)). I can't decide which receiver to get, or should it be receiver plus AMP? Should it be NEW (like this Sony STR-DN1010 7.1-Channel for 215$ http://onecall.store.buy.com/p/sony-str-dn1010-7-1-channel-3d-ready-home-theater-receiver/215476520.html or OLD, may be something from Chicago Craigs list? I'm willing to spent 200-300$. Would be nice if I can set it up so I can listen music without having to turn ON the TV. Thank you all for the help with this uneasy decision.