my mind is made up now; i've come back to my first choices of those 2:
Integra DHC-40.2 or
Marantz AV7005.

the final decision will be made when i'm ready to buy: best cost i can find.

Thanks a lot everyone for your help.
it is much appreciated. :-)

See: http://www.blu-ray.com/community/gallery.php?member=Gelli
or: Axiom Gallery