This is a convincing recommendation. I will definately have to hear these two recievers.
Do you have any advice on front projectors? I've been researching all morning trying to read about them and have already learned a lot. It looks like to get a "very good" one it'll definately be more than the panasonic commercial grade Plasma (I'd guess 5k instead of around 3k?). But as you say it's a bigger picture and as long as it does PS2 gaming I believe I'd be happier with the larger screen.
Have you any suggestions on models, sites, or reviews I should read or stay away from?
Thanks to everyone so far you've been very helpful so far.