I second the observation that the 950/770 is not a "sideways" move from the Denon. My last receiver was the Denon 5800. Nice receiver, but the 950/770 was a considerable step up to my aging ears.

Mike

[This message has been edited by mgdurand (edited February 01, 2004).]
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