[George M. Middius]

dippy tries some 'borg-style "counseling".

Looking for a unit around $150-$250. Is that realistic?
Just seeking good sound and reliability. Something around 100-150 watts RMS.

Are you on welfare? You have 2,000 albums, that I assume that you
enjoy listening-to, and, appearently, you've had 20 years to save-up
for your next audio upgrade. All you want to spend is $250?

Note to Snottyborg Jr.: He didn't say anything about "want to spend". He
named a price range.

How old are you? Maybe you should consider that the next receiver you
buy may be the last one you ever need to buy. Maybe you should stop
squeezing each penny until you can't discern Abe Lincoln's face, and
buy yourself something of high quality and high performance.

Most likely he has to balance a desire for home entertainment against
other ongoing expenses of greater magnitude. Among them might be elder
care for parents, higher education for children, or medical expenses for
anybody in his family.

Oh wait, I forgot -- you're a sociopath and a social pariah, and you
have no clue about family obligations. Of course you wouldn't be able to
understand that other people's priorities might push entertainment down
from the top of the list.

Please go on with your criminal activities and living moment to moment,
dickie. There's always another gullible old lady or trusting pen pal for
criminals to bail you out.