We have a full size system in our basement with a projector screen, but I am looking for a basic (5.1) receiver for our living room. The receiver is housed in the bottom of an antique style cabinet, and I am looking for something ideally with a high efficiency (class D) amp that will stay cool, or at the least an effective auto standby mode, because the cabinet only has limited ventilation. Don’t want to spend a fortune... I am one of those that basically believes all amps not driven to the limit are basically of equivalent sound quality. I know some of the Pioneer Elites meet this standard, but they are pushing $1000...
Recommendations?
Recommendations?