Suggestions for HT recieiver with Pre-outs.

A friend of mine has just been bitten by the high end audio bug. He wants to get a receiver but I suggested that he get a receiver that has pre-outs. This will obviously give him the option to substitute the power for music with a stronger power amp. The problem is,,,,,,,,he doesn't want to spend more than 3 or 4 hundred bucks right now. Are there any Home Theater Receivers that have pre-outs under 4 hundred bucks?

please help