I definately considered using my current receiver in the system to save a few bucks. HK AVR335 - purchased in 2005. It does fine with my current system. (M50's, etc)
- 55W/channel
- pre-outs = yes
- no HDMI

Seemed a good opportunity with all the house stuff to upgrade. Had doubts about the HK being up to the task and the lack of HDMI inputs pushed me over. We are in house design stage right now, so purchase is several months away...time to absorb all the input and check out components some more.