when you say the onkyo doesnt up convert, to what degree are you talking of?? my 701 up converts up to s-video.. you have to get the 901 til it will up convert to component cables.

and the integra is just an up-scale version of the onkyo.. i believe the comparision was said, "like lexus is to toyota".. or "lincoln/mercury is to ford" same, but different.

good luck in your choice.. i would love the opportunity to just 'build' a system for someone.. as long as they had to mount the speakers.

bigjohn

EXCUSE ME, ARE YOU THE SINGING BUSH??