HK AVR-65 I know of two people -three counting me; that would like to purchase this reciever for $699 mail order as audiosteve has suggested in a review here.
Are you feeling our pain audiosteve? Please tell us where we can get this great deal. My e-mail is richard_theresa@dialog.com

If anyone else out there is privvy to this info please share.

I have found out how to get the HK AVR-65 for $699 mail order + $20 shipping!
e-mail me if you want to take advantage of it. richard_theresa@dialog.com

Well, this is no review. I just hate all the secrecy here. Why couldn't people just share with the others where they get a certain good deal? You still can get the kick back if you so desperately want it... Just ask the dealer to ask where the buyer got their information. On the other hand, how long do you think you can keep such a pathetic secret anyway? Anybody can find anything you found on the Internet as long as they try hard enough... Shit!
The place is Uncle's Stereo. Here's the last response I got from them:

avr65----699.00
rxv793----449.00
rxv795----599.00
strda30es---549.00
strda50es----649.00

Hi,

Any questions regarding electronics please call me.

JIMMY

MON through FRI (10AM-7PM)
1-800-978 6253 (EXT-15)
212-721 7500 (EXT-15)
FAX-212-721 7587
ADDRESS: UNCLE'S STEREO
216 WEST 72ND STR.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10023
MY DIRECT LINE IS-(212) 721-9543

THANKS

The only reason I did not post the detailed information that you have, is because I was under the impression that this forum is not for that. The basic tenent of a "secret" is that certain information is witheld. Giving my e-mail address and using my real name, cetainly doesn't fall into the the realm of secrecy!
It's very tempting to trade insults and vulgarities, but I will take another tact and apologize to you or anyone else who feels as you do. Please lighten up!

This is the season for Joy and Peace!

The reason this reciever has a low power rating is becuase Harmon/Kardon Doesn't take chances with crappy quality. Most recievers that you see in dumb stores like circuit city are all rated at 100w per channel but that means that they may still distort anywhere past 55w. Harmons recievers are also high current which is good. I think what i say is right but i'm not sure i'm only 13 years old

My apology, Richard. I have seen this many a time on various forums (and perhaps I was in a very bad mood today). By the way, check out Consumer Direct, which someone says sells the HK65 for $669 and another guy say it's $699. I don't know which is a typo or both are correct but different quotes from different sales reps...

Apology accepted Ray.
God bless you and may you and yours have a safe and happy Christmas season.

I called Consumer Direct and was told they are temporarily sold out, but should have another shipment come in within a week.

Kevin,
I've heard only good things about H/K AVR65 so far.

Thanks for your input although I had gone ahead and ordered the H/K AVR65 with the Atlantic Tech 250.1 speaker system before I read your review. BTW, I've also ordered a demodulator just for the Pioneer CLD-D704 Laser Disc Player which has a RF AC-3 output. Even though I've started DVD collection a year ago I still have quite a laser disc collection.

I can't wait for the system to arrive soon enough. I'll post my review when I get it all set up.

P.S. I'm really looking forward to owning my first HDTV soon. I know it'll be pricy for a while but as soon as the price drop to around 5,000... hehehe...

Its great receiver ,but im not sure couse its broke down on the first day!Made in Chaina!!! hehehe...

I auditioned this receiver yesterday and i definitely does have a hiss in it above -15db. And it's more than just a ground loop problem as the only thing i even had hooked up to it was a cd player. I didn't try the dolby modes so i can't comment on those but for pure stereo listening the hiss was quite audible at high volume settings. Aside from that though i felt it produced a very nice sound and unlike the comparable(?) products from sony(50ES) and yamaha(795) this one has a remote that isn't foolish. No touch screen silliness or rotary dial, just a straightup multibrand, learning remote that was quite intuitive to use(for me anyway). I would love to buy this as i feel it's the best product on the market now in it's price range, but i can't recommend it unless you like listening to hiss(or never turn up your system to high volumes).