I've shopped around for recievers, the xr45 is getting rave reviews for a cheap one, xr50 is the upcoming model.

The onkyo runs hot.

if i'm going to spend more i will get the Marantz 6300, or the cambridge 540d, i'm thinking of just getting a starter reciever for now, and get pre/pro down the road if i have the space or need.