Best Stereo A/V Receiver around 300

Michael New member Username: Rmihai Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2004	Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 20:05 GMT Hi everyone, which one do you consider to have the best Stereo function from Home Theater Receivers, and cost not too much over 300?
James Lee Silver Member Username: Edison Post Number: 348 Registered: 12-2003	Posted on Friday, February 06, 2004 - 07:52 GMT Panasonic sa-xr45 - it sounds clean and smooth like an upscale piece. Can be had for $300 on the web.
Maxwell Rodriguez New member Username: Krackerjack Post Number: 6 Registered: 01-2004	Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 14:20 GMT Michael, Take a look at the Harman Kardon AVR230, the Onkyo 601, Denon 884 or the Yamaha HTR5660. All have great sound and you can get them on the web for around $300-$350. Try looking at bhphotovideo.com, vanns.com or etronics.com.