I'd give the Onkyo TX-SR706 a hard look. It's right in at the same power rating, feature set, and price point. Onkyo has been supporting hdmi 1.3a for so long their current product line is the second generation of such beasts.
I think I saw the TX-SR706 at J&R for $550 w/free shipping. If not there, then it was a Amazon.
It definitely has preamp outs and room optimization software.
I think I saw the TX-SR706 at J&R for $550 w/free shipping. If not there, then it was a Amazon.
It definitely has preamp outs and room optimization software.