Hi Mike, Yeah it is a great reciever for sure and I like it better than my TX-SR705. (If the prices up here weren't so high I would have one)The On screen display looks much better, it has a nicer back panel lay out, lights to indicate what speakers are being powered and most of all more power. Just so you are aware we just did the the DSP update for the DTS HD Master bomb on certain HD-DVD and BD movies (Loud pop that sounds like a rifle shot that can damage speakers). This effects some Onkyo and Yamaha receivers (mine as well) This only happens when bitstreaming DTS HD MA to the the receiver (receiver decodes) If the player is decoding it's not a problem. You can download the fix from the Onkyo website by entering your model and serial number but it's a pain to find so it is also available here. If you have no success PM me and I will email it to you.