Receiver Suggestions for $500

[Agrare]

A friend of mine is looking at buying a receiver in the $500 range. Was wondering what people would suggest in that range. It doesn't need to have analog in or anything like that. Something with 5.1\7.1 and the ability for a second zone. at least 3 HDMI inputs would be required.

Because I have the Onkyo 606 we took a look at the Onkyo's and are liking the 607 but I'm sure that people here can give suggestions on other brands that will probably be a better deal. As said above, $500 price limit

-Agrare