This was the same list I was down to a few months back. I finally settled on the Pioneer, I'd like to know when it can be had for under $1000
Overall I love the receiver and all the bells and whistles. I'm also of the mind to avoid AVR video switching if possible. My current TV has 2 HMDI and 2 components so I don't need to use the AVR. Only use the AVR for video switching if you lack enough inputs on your TV.
I especially like the conveinent Ipod interface and MCACC.
I'm currently using it with 2 M60s, a VP150s, 2 QS4s, and an SVS 25-31PCI.
The only download which I think other probably have is the MCACC speakers settings are universal across any memory slot you use. I'd like to have for instance a MCACC 1 for movies with fronts as small, MCACC 2 for 2 channel with fronts large, etc.
