i havent heard much good or bad about the elites.. no major complaints, so i figure they cant be all bad. i would just hate to say, cause i really have no real experience with them.
as far as the yammys and denons, you would most likely be very happy with either. dont let the THX deal make your decision, it is over-rated(IMO).. i know the biggest complaints i have heard on the denons are the instruction manual is not easily written and hard to understand.. and that the remote is kinda small and flimsy, and not laid out well. but, the sound is supposed to be great with power to spare..
i havent heard nothing bad on the yamahas.. i think both have the auto calibration.. equal power and features.
to be honest, both of those would do you a fine job. i think you would be pleased with both.
PS- if price is a big concern, look at the Onkyo 701, 801, 901.. they are last years models and you can find them cheap.. they are very comparible in features to the receivers you have mentioned!
bigjohn
