H/K AVR 325

Like:
-Plenty of digital inputs
-No useless DSP modes
-Great UI
-Great bass management (aside from one point mentioned below)
-Love the sound

Dislike:
-No video upconversion
-Runs hot
-No bass management on multi-channel analog
-Poor tuner

Pioneer VSX-812K

Like:
-Cheap
-Runs fairly cool

Dislike:
-Not so great UI
-Crappy remote
-Limited bass mangement abilities
-Horrible manual