1. HDMI/DVI switching ability. At LEAST 3 HDMI/DVI inputs.

2. Leave the discrete inputs alone. Make them STRIAGHT through [to volume]. Stop crossing each of the 5 channels to the .1 channel. At least make that a selectable option so that this receiver will qualify as as a true Audiophiles piece.

3. Make the display more attractive. Something Very 80's about the color/presention of the current model.

Someonoe above mentioned a TFT display. Not a bad idea. Though, it might jack the cost up and that's one thing that sells your product. Cost point.

4. Add XLR balanced inputs.

5. Add an "auto calibration" feature like the Pioneer Elite receiver has (you know, you set the microphone that comes with the unit in your listening position and it plays tones and does channel calibration itself).

This would be cheap to implement and a major selling point for a novice because his system can "set itself up properly!"