I'm sharing your disappointment. This 745 is supposed to be the end all of new generation AVR's. I find it to be a rather large disappointment. The 7300 just sounded better. The 745's build quality isn't all that great and I continue to find problems as I learn how to use all it's features. Hell, I just found out that all the S-vid and composite inputs will only pass a black and white signal. If HK can't figure out what's wrong with this thing I'm going to attempt to get my money back and buy something else. Enough of the rant.....
I'm looking real hard at the Denon 4306 or a Yamaha 2700.
