Arcam AVR 400: still faulty?

[Schoegge]

Hi there
My Arcam AVR 350 just died (no sound from digital sources; the motherboard seems broken). I'm now considering a new receiver. As I was a happy owner of the AVR 350 (especially because of the stereo sound), I'm thinking about getting the AVR 400 from Arcam. But it seems that Arcam still has a lot of quality problems with their devices. Do you guys recommend the AVR 400 anyway or do I better stay away from it and look somewhere else? Has the device quality of the AVR 400 improved?
Thanks a lot for your help!
Schoegge

[stuofsci02]

If your focus is on stereo sound have you considered options other then an AVR?

[kcsun]

I love my AVR600 and have had no problems with it in the two years I have owned it.
Now using the channels 6+7 to bi-amp my L&R and can hear a difference in quality and "thump" now in Stereo mode :T

Just wish I could bi-amp my centre as well ;x(

kc

[Schoegge]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, currently I'm considering the Anthem MRX 700. But I somehow find it difficult to leave Arcam, as I still think their stereo performance is hard to beat for a reveiver...

[stuofsci02]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, currently I'm considering the Anthem MRX 700. But I somehow find it difficult to leave Arcam, as I still think their stereo performance is hard to beat for a reveiver...

Maybe hard to beat for a receiver, but should be easily topped with dedicated stereo gear...

[madmac]

For an AVR you should consider Rotel if you are a big music listener.