went back to the store tonight and I am now looking into the 876. I talked to an salesman that I have known there for years and I trust him more than the other guy. This guy is a Tech Geek and he gives a personal perspective to his sales pitch. He is like a poor man's Alan Loft. Still researching but I feel better about switching to Onkyo after talking to him.

M22v2
vp100v2
M2v2 surrounds
EP400/EP125
Onkyo TX-SR876
Oppo BDP-83
NAD C542
Sony XBR9