Yamaha RX-V571BL 7.1 Home Theater Receiver $149.99 at Best Buy B&M - YMMV

Best Buy has the Yamaha RX-V571BL on clearance at my local store for $149.99. Seems like a great deal on a very solid mid-level receiver. (4.4 stars over 31 Amazon reviews).

YMMV, obviously. Here's Best Buy's clearance page [bestbuy.com] to see if it's available near you.

Specs:

•735 watts total power
105 watts x 7 @ 8 ohms, 1kHz for powerful sound.

•Surround sound decoders
Include Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD master audio, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD high-resolution audio for a lush soundscape.

•Wireless compatible
Capable of wireless audio via optional YBA-10 Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver dock (not included).

•Audio input assign capability
Lets you customize HDMI and component video inputs. Assignable amplifiers allow bi-amplifier connections.

•Audio delay
Lets you adjust the lip sync from 0 ms to 250 ms to compensate for video lag.

•CINEMA DSP 3D technology
Features 17 DSP programs, a compressed music enhancer, virtual presence speaker function and adaptive dynamic range control to deliver improved sound quality.

•SCENE buttons
Include BD/DVD, TV, CD and radio controls for simple navigation of the settings.

•On-screen graphical user interface display
For quick setup and ease of use.

•YPAO sound optimization
Provides automatic speaker setup.

•AM/FM digital tuner
With 40 station presets and automatic preset tuning lets you program your favorites for simple one-touch recall.

•Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog conversion for all channels
For high-quality audio.

•Apple iPhone® and iPod compatible
Supports audio, video and photo models with optional iPod universal dock (not included).

•Inputs
Include 6 HDMI, 1 FM radio antenna, 1 AM radio antenna, 2 optical digital, 2 coaxial digital, 4 analog audio, 2 component video, 5 composite video and 1 audio mini jack.

•Outputs
Include 1 HDMI, 1 analog audio, 1 component video monitor, 1 composite monitor, 1 composite A/V, 1 subwoofer and 1 headphone jack.

•USB port
Provides front-panel connectivity for Apple iPhone and iPod devices.