I have the 30gig photo iPod. I have my entire cd collection plus some odds and ends mp3's as well. I have 300+ cds (haven't counted in awhile), and I'm only using 13 gig.
I do believe all my mp3 were recorded at 192 kbps. I travel for work so my ipod goes with me everywhere, on the plane, in the office and in the hotel so I always have everything I want to listen.
Harman Kardon has an iPod dosking station, The Bridge, that works with the AVR 140, 240, 340 and 740 models. You can control the iPod directly through your remote control with an on screen display. I was disappointed that it didn't work with my AVR 630 model.
I think you would have to check with each receiver. The HK ipod Bridge will only work with it's own models. I don't know if there are any generic docking stations that will work with different brand receivers.
