Mike, you didn't mention what features besides the S-video connections are important to you, but there's a good 4th of July sale(until the 7th) at Shop Onkyo on the 506 factory refurb. When you register for "Club Onkyo" you're eligible for the 10% off sale, a $10 credit and free shipping. That would make the net cost about $169. It has three S-video inputs, and as you mentioned, the 307, 507 and 607 have dropped them.

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Enjoy the music, not the equipment.