Thanks SH. I have long been under the impression that balanced inputs were quieter and cleaner than RCA inputs (and outputs). You are forcing me to do some research. I still like the ieda of an on-screen display on component outputs, a high quality MM/MC phono section, a hopefully better tuner than the 950 (although the 950 tuner is better than the average receivers out there now), and the software upgradability. Naming of inputs is a plus, and perhaps each input can have its own settings (please?).

I am wondering about the quadruple crossover. Mains, center, sides, and rear surround?