Thanks bug. Yes, I have noticed the booming bass also. The old Kenwood has a feature on the remote where I can turn the bass down.

So, what you are saying, a "new" receiver will not cure this since it is a source problem.

One other thing that I am going to try is use just the 2 channel stereo mode.

The Rat. M80s, VP-150, QS8s, SVS PC 20-39+, OPPO, Onkyo 703s, Harmony 880 Sony 60" SXRD HDTV