been looking at this one:

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=10420&i=580TXS605S&tp=179

Quote :

"Flexible video connections The 'SR605's 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs let you hook up two high-def sources and switch easily between them. Analog-to-HDMI video conversion adds to the convenience, letting you pass the video signals from all your components to your TV via one HDMI connection. This simplifies hookup and maintains the best picture quality possible for every source in your system. For televisions without a digital input, component video conversion offers similar convenience in the analog video realm. Read More Fast, accurate setup For the most accurate home theater sound possible, the 'SR605 includes Audyssey 2EQ, a sophisticated speaker calibration system from Audyssey Laboratories. Using the included microphone, the receiver analyzes sound from two different listening positions, then automatically adjusts level, equalization, and delay settings for each of your speakers. You'll get clear, precise, natural sound that's optimized for your room. Flexible entertainment options This receiver's dual-room/dual-source audio capability lets you enjoy home theater in your main room while a housemate listen to stereo music in a 2nd room. You can integrate your iPod® by adding Onkyo's handy control dock. The 'SR605 is also XM Ready and compatible with XM's HD surround music channels. Or connect an optional SiriusConnect™ home tuner kit to enjoy SIRIUS satellite programming. (Subscriptions required for XM and SIRIUS.) Details: * 90 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD * Dolby® True HD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES®, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding * XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package) * Neural Surround decoder for XM's HD Surround channels * SIRIUS satellite radio capable (requires SIRIUS subscription and optional SiriusConnect™ home tuner kit) * iPod integration (requires optional Onkyo DS-A2x iPod dock) * Audyssey 2EQ auto speaker setup (microphone included) * dual-room/dual-source audio * RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) control via HDMI with compatible components * back surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping front left and right speakers * high-current amplifier design * 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels * 40 AM/FM/XM/SIRIUS presets * aluminum front panel * multibrand remote * sleep timer * 17-1/8"W x 6-7/8"H x 15-1/16"D * warranty: 2 years * Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available Connections: * 1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (2 in, 1 out) * HDMI version 1.3a * analog-to-HDMI video conversion * component video switching: 3 in, 1 out * component video conversion * digital inputs: 3 optical (including 1 front panel), 2 coaxial * 5 audio/video inputs, including: o 1 front-panel input with composite and S-video o 4 rear-panel inputs with composite and S-video * 2 audio-only inputs * no phono input * 7.1-channel analog audio preamp input * 1 pair of main speaker outputs"

what do you guys think? i really like it because it does upconversion AND it decodes all the hd-dvd audio formats AND has sirus/XM compability... i don't really see anything comparable anywhere

any other suggestions?

12/21/2007 10:52:24 AM

i suggest you go to tech talk

12/21/2007 10:52:45 AM

i didn't really see this as appropriate for tech talk

12/21/2007 10:53:17 AM

pretty sweet.

12/21/2007 10:53:54 AM

12/21/2007 10:54:08 AM

i didn't really see this as appropriate for tech talk chit chat

12/21/2007 10:54:42 AM

you can't go wrong with onkyo & i can get you a discount at crutchfield

12/21/2007 10:55:00 AM

why do you guys seriously bust my balls in like every single thread

it's really getting old

^plz2give me more information - amazon has it for $379 - can you do any better than that boo?

12/21/2007 10:55:25 AM

alas, no--i could if they let you stack coupons

12/21/2007 11:07:55 AM

http://www.livejournal.com

it's free, dude

12/21/2007 12:10:39 PM