Which marantz receiver to get?????

lt1z350

I am looking at a bunch of different models at compareable prices and am trying to decide on a model which all seem to have the same features. I am pushing a rti series HT set up. 8s a 3 and 2 fx 3s. Models found are 8500 5600 6001 7500 7400 all around the same prices 300 to 500 bucks and I wanted to spend no more than 500. I have another post going for this and havent got too many replies as normally it seems eveyone wants to give there opinion on what is the best. I have found the best prices on the marantz line compared to other highend stuff plus reviews have been great and better than most(hk denon nad yamaha and so on) Please chime in and give opinion on. I am on a budget and most of these are remans or left overs and one or two used.
thanks

Bill Ayotte

The 8500 is a sweet machine, one of my buddies loves his...