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7.1 Receiver with multi-room and hdmi surround sound?

by flywheelsc Jul 16, 2009 12:49AM PDT

I recently purchased a Onkyo HT-S5100 for a steal. I thought the price was too good to be true, and while it is an excellent system for the price. I was disappointed to get an education on features I was missing out on.

I am looking for a 7.1 receiver with:
1. Take HDMI inputs and output the audio to the speakers and the video to the TV

2. Provide a good picture of at least 120 or ideally 240 HZ to our 240 HZ TV (the Onkyo gave a good picture from the slower speed cable box but very static-filled picture from the Blu-Ray cable, even with high-end 240 HZ HDMI cables).

3. Analog video upconversion to 1080p

4. Multi-room capability in addition to 7.1 setup not either/or

5. USB connectivity and/or network connection in order to play iPod or music/video from computer

I was interested in the Pioneer VSX-1019 but didn't like some of multi-room or 7.1 sacrifices
http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/pioneer-vsx-1019ah-k/4505-6466_7-33496205.html?tag=tpr

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Ideally I would like to get the best deal but want quality (don't let the purchase of the HT-S5100 form your recommendations ) Also don't be afraid to let me know where I need more education...