Yamaha RX-V867

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Six HDMI 1.4a inputs and a pair of parallel HDMI outputs, Capable video upconversion (along with 480i passthrough to HDMI if you've got better processing in your display), Front Presence speakers really add something valuable to the surround...

Setup can be a little daunting because the receiver has so many features, iPod connectivity requires a separately purchased add-on dock, Video up-conversion passes all of the relevant HQV jaggies and cadence tests, but does nothing in the way of noise...

It's rather telling that the RX-V867's closest competition comes in the form of two different Yamaha receivers, in a completely different (not to mention luxury-oriented) line. That said, although settling on which Yamaha receiver to buy, and setting...