Have been shopping around and doing research for a new AV receiver to replace my old Yamaha V361, narrowed it down to the below and found these prices to be a good $200 cheaper than local. If you like the deal please use the affliate links.
Sony DN1040 is currently rated as the best under £500 receiver at Whathifi:
http://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/home-cinema-amplifiers
http://www.soundandvision.com/node/100300
http://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/sony-str-dn10…
The V675 is in the same price bracket, also 5 star rated by Whathifi:
http://www.whathifi.com/review/yamaha-rx-v675
DN1040 appears to beat out V675 in terms of connectivity (built-in wifi), a user friendly GUI and slightly cleaner sound.
V775 would be next step up with powered zone 2 support.
Sony DN1040 ~$665 delivered to Sydney:
Affliate: http://www.amazon.de/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8…
Amazon: http://www.amazon.de/Sony-STR-DN1040-Receiver-AirPlay-Intern…
Local price $1098 or $878 with 20% sale they sometimes do:
http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/home%20theatre/amps-receivers…
Yamaha V775 ~$762 delivered to Sydney:
Affliate: http://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00BLWA0SI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_a…
Amazon: http://www.amazon.it/Yamaha-RX-V775-Sintoamplificatore-AV-Ne…
Local price $929:
http://www.rio.com.au/product/0/7/1092/yamaha-rxv775
Yamaha V675 ~$648 delivered to Sydney:
Affliate: http://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00BLWA0VA/ref=as_li_tf_tl?i…
Amazon: http://www.amazon.it/Yamaha-RX-V675-Sintoamplificatore-AV-Ti…
Local price $849:
http://www.rio.com.au/product/0/7/1091/yamaha-rxv675
I have personally had great warranty service from Amazon Italy, full refund of a broken $150 Crumpler bag no questions asked. Even reimbursed for return shipping of $80.
you are a rep of amazon.de?