i understand your concern. however, i DO have reason to not recommend the HK. I OWNED one for 6 years. I had to replace the cap. in it that caused all channel HUM. read the service manual. it was an easy fix, but brought to light problems with HK's QC.
Also, i've owned an NAD 7175pe from my college days 1986. It still works great today in my office, but I would be hesitent to rec that either given the fact that their ownership has changed and doesn't "seem" to be as well made ( i haven't listened to them recently so this is just my opinion, not my impression of them first hand)
anyway, you dont have to believe me. i just wanted the original poster to think about the yam 2600. it was given the audioholics poy. and for good reason.
the denons are good too, but do not upcode the video. as i stated, this is currently the only receiver which can do this as far as i know (your tv needs hdmi to take advantage of it)
