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At £1499 there is quite a lot of competition and I would put a Pioneer LX75 as quality contender although with a different sound. The Anthem MRX500 gives the Yamaha a run for the money as well if it is high quality sound and not facilities you are after.
At the run out prices I cannot think of anything right now that is new that can touch the A2010
It may not be a popular receiver on here, but I think the Marantz SR7005 can give the Yamaha a run for its money. Both can be bought for similar prices (circa £799) now newer models are coming out.