Hi. Been looking for a current model 5.1 A/V receiver to compliment the Toshiba 55inch VL900a I picked up from JB for $1287 (after $200 cash back) and the Yamaha NSP 285 i got from Bing Lee for $109 after $30 AMEX credit promo. Want the following features: Networkable, AIRPLAY, audio return on standby mode, 3D. Models i like are Pioneer vsx 527 and Yamaha rxv 473. Cheapest i can get is the yamaha for $500 (refurb). Thanks!
JB Hi-Fi currently have the Yamaha HTR-6065, which is the RX-673 rebadged for packaging in a receiver/speaker combo, on sale for $418, down from $1100. This AVR is the best AVR I've owned so far and has all the features you're after. It is a steal at that price.