I have a similar problem and put the money into the projector. Cheaper to run two long HDMI cables to the PJ and two short optical cables to the Denon, than to replace the AVR and still need one long HDMI. PLUS - with two separate inputs you can set up distinct settings for each input device on the PJ. Mine vary greatly for the cable box to PS3.

Just an option, but I'm off the new AVR wagon for a while as it just adds nothing now.


Panny 3000 PJ, 118" Carada, Denon 3300, PS3, Axiom QS8, PSB 5T, B&W sub, levitating speaker wire