Good luck with the Yamaha. I hope it lasts.

Yes, Arcam is pricy, but the HDMI... well I just dont know that is the be all end all, and I perfectly happy going optical/coaxial on the audio and component on video. With that situation, the Arcam model I referenced would have worked out for you. Not to mention that I do have a LOT of connections and may have been able to work something out for ya.

No worries though. I am sure the Yamaha will be an acceptable choice, not the one I would have selected due to quality issues i have experienced, but not bad.

You shouldnt have any issue getting surrounds, CD Player (do you really need one? Does the DVD player not function appropriately? :P), and accessories (read my previous post RE: cables. if you pay for monster, even with the homeboy hookup, you need your head examined. If you want to just throw money away, I will gladly accept it. )

Good luck.

BTW, you freakin guys ever gonna come out wheelin or what????

Sorry, I am in a bit of a cantankerous mood today.