Marantz SR6003 is a good option.
But if you prefer Yamaha, than go for RX-V663 even 863,
Since the price so reasonable now. Don't wait for new model.
When the 665/765 available will expensive in the first stage, quality also...... decide yourself.

hmm tats... good and bad news...

hmm... alright... i wait little bit longer..    then only decide... 

if you seek better sql, then you waste your time waiting for 665

my first receiver is yammy 461, then >> 463, the only difference is HDMI Audio, the sound quality is the same.

same with my yammy 1600, then >> 1800, the DD & DTS quality is almost identical.

each time yammy launch new receiver, its only minor upgrade, upscale, digital radio, bla bla, not sql.

wait for yammy 663 dropped its price....then it's a good bargain.

ooh.. 1019 is considered above ..above average, recommended by ( i had it on my shopping list too b4 getting the RX-V3900 (really iresistable $$$buy) if not for the 3900, my alternative are, RX-V1900/3800, 2809,3808,(3310if available) 919,1019, LX51,52
to me the newer series of amps, have really great improvements over earlier models, everyone even dealers say Yammy cant do music, but when my 3900, in their shop (doing burning-in... testing to be exact ) it makes everyone's Drop Their Specs (tit ngan keang)my dear fren (denon retailer)admited the AQ & PQ better the denon 3808
its the same for even denon, pioneer,marantz,onkyo, its really a matter of facial taste,(which design you like) and also the sonics(like it a bit sharp, smooth, powerfull etc)

so if really have the budget or Extra $$$ go for the higher model, if really cant afford slightly higher-end, Maybe tahan a bit save more $$$ and go for the next ( from say 919 to 1019 ) you will have no regrets for at least a decade of enjoyment)

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Added on July 30, 2009, 9:44 am

addon,

previously we have amps from 5.1 to 6.1 then 7.1 ( you really dont get that type of improvements ) then you have 1st generation of HDMI 1.1, then HDMI 1.3, DTS-HD/True HD, and now the second Batch of DTS-HD/True HD ( this generation really shines....)

no hard feelings ok

for me i only budget in the range of RX-V1900, for i feel that its good enough, for i only get to play at late nights and in the hall( no sound Room ) on the contary if i really want i and COULD, would have gone for the likes of Z7, Z11, ADP 1, LX82,91

coming back to your case, what i meant is, if you have more budget, if not maybe can save more to go for the next upper level, that is 665 to 865 (if its available, for my case intially i aim for 1909, then see see, no phono, i waited a while for the 2809,that time LX series no stock then later i got 3900 at RX-V1900 price, really feel its worth the Extra 2k for
- better Video scaling anchor bay chip( Lexicon 1st BD player also uses this chip which cost US3,900.00)
- Neworking capabilities
- Better components and ccts
- software upgrade, through LAN or USB
- support front Presence Speaker for 3D sound
- and a lot of other great stuff

PS... 665 is still a very good AVR that stands out within the price category

you have been asking for prices since 4-5 months ago
you actually buying or just playing a fool? i've never seen fool survey this long

Just came back fr Yammy sales
Apparently highest end i saw is 665, kinda disappointed.
Price for 665 was like 2k. I didnt buy anything
Speakers' discount was like 30% off.
Last year the deal was much better

AFAIK no installment pack