I'll second recommending the Panasonic HE200. (200-K=black, 200-S=silver) In terms of features for the price, it's probably tops. I'm using mine just as a CD/radio stereo receiver (!) but I'm a features snob, and just love playing with digital effects and stuff that the HE200 has.

I bought mine from B&D Electronics Online for $345+$38 shipping to California (all USD); no sales tax. It even came with a Rush Hour 2 DVD and a Panasonic center surround speaker. Great deal.