Thanks for good suggestions. I guess I couldn't get my brain wrapped around always having the receiver on, but the idea is growing on me. Anyway, the new cable box was installed today and the cable guy would only set it up one way -- ignoring the receiver completely. It does support HDMI though, so I think I'll run out and get an HDMI cable tomorrow and try running it through the receiver. Thanks again.

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