Pioneer Elite VSX 72TXV

7.1-channel receiver; advanced autosetup and room equalization; XM Satellite Radio ready; iPod link; analog video conversion to HDMI; turntable input; THX Select2 certified; flexible three-zone operation.

The remote isn't as classy as the receiver; analog inputs and onscreen display are limited to 480i output via HDMI, which many HDTVs can't handle.

The Pioneer VSX-72TXV's winning combination of cutting-edge features and audiophile sound quality are hard to beat, but its HDMI features fall just a hair short.