Thanks for the advice. Im still a noob at this. My buying decisions take a little longer than most. I have a wife that just doesn't care for this stuff. For her a $200 wal-mart boxed system gets the job done. That's why when I do make a purchase I try to make sure it will last me 5-10 years without wishing I got something else. I obviously get some latitude. I have invested in my speakers. They are all klipsch reference. I just know they can do so much more with the proper equipment.