mittzx

Thank you for all the advice and input. I bought ($615) a Pioneer Elite SC-55 and I'm VERY happy with it. I did try to buy the SC-57 that Scrappy has/had, but after me making a full price offer and more than a week of PM/emails, he informed me that someone local had expressed an interest. That deal ultimately fell through and he re-offered it to me, but I had already bought the SC-55. Thanks again.

I currently have a Yamaha RX-V2500. It's started to shut it's self down at moderate volume levels with a Check SP Wires warning. Speaker wires are good with no shorts or frayed ends (all have banana plugs) so I think it might be an internal issue with the receiver.

I'd like to keep the cost below $1,000, but I may be willing to spend more if needed. As far as functions, I'm just looking for a good AVR that will provide quality sound with my existing speakers. I do like to have the volume up a bit when watching/listening to concert Blu-rays. Based on this, is there a specific Pioneer Elite or NAD you would recommend?

I have Belle fronts, RC-64 II center, RS-35 surrounds and Energy S12.3 sub. I watch TV, some movies and lots of concert blu-rays on this system. What 5.1 receiver would you recommend? Thank you for the advice.