I have an older Pioneer VSX-710s. There are a few things I don't like on it as well: I hate DSP modes. Never use them. The volume jumps around every once in a while. The speaker terminals don't allow for spade connectors. The power cord is integrated into the chassis. I do like the "midnight" select, it never gets hot, and it sounds decent. I also am fighting between a Denon 3805, Pioneer Elite VSX-55txi, or a Rotel RSP 1056.