Rating: Summary: Great sweet sound Review: I have this paired with athena s5s and a 300 sub. the sound is sweet for everything: PSX. movies -- dialogue & sfx, and of course music -- bright, crystal clear, wonderful range and musicality. night mode is great feature if listening late and worried about neighbors. only gripe: unit needs an illuminated remote that is more easily programmable. I got mine from HK online - refurbished for 420. w shipping and same warranty.
Rating: Summary: Fantastic receiver Review: This receiver just oozes quality. It is solidly constructed, beautifully designed, and has amazing sound quality. Don't be fooled by the 55WPC power rating; this thing plays louder and with more integrity than the 100WPC stereo receiver it replaced. It's a cinch to set up, especially with the automatic speaker balancing feature. This thing has more ports than I'll ever need, and that's a great feeling. I've only had it for a week, but I love it. And, you can't beat the price offered by Amazon/J&R.