Erik, just to make sure that you're aware that the 8002 came out about 3 years ago and that there are some units for the same or less cost(including the RC180)that are even more up-to-date in their features.
Yeah it is older I realize John, but still it has the HDMI 1.3 which is the main thing I'm looking for in new receiver, and I heard nothing but good things about it, plus I feel some loyalty to Marantz, they haven't done wrong to me yet. I can care less about fancier GUI's and the PLIIz gimmick. Aesthetically I love the look also, much better than the rounded new approach the SR 6004 and 5004 have. I should be all set for many years to come hopefully, and I have no more excuses for getting new equipment now
