6) Remote control: But which can be controlled via remote: the speakers,e.g.?

Also, can video (sound) in/out also serve as Tape In/Out, allowing recording? (see http://www.crutchfield.com/S-RTTd4L8vRPq...;display=XL#Tab, e.g. Also, the H/K: http://manuals.harman.com/hk/QuickStart%20Guide/HK3480-RearPanel.pdf

It seems that my limiting criterion may be dual tape inputs/outputs. Any brand preferences?