Hi Folks,
Really helpful advice. Many thanks. I think I will get a new receiver that has HDMI, but not the other features as I will be getting a new Apple TV unit.

Dakkon, unfortunately the company you linked to does not ship to Canada or I would definitely have moved on one of those Denon receivers. I would like to keep the receiver cost around $500 so will compare the Denons to the Marantz 1403.
Thanks again