Kenwood VR-509 5.1 Channels Receiver

Pros: Great learning remote, Great for music as well as HT duty
Cons: no banana plug binding post for rear surrounds, no pre-amp outs

I decided that I had wanted to partake in this home theatre phenomenon. After a 6 month search for a qualified receiver that would fit my musical tastes as well as my wallet, I chose the Kenwood VR-509. I looked at most of the Circuit City and Best Buy...

Pros: Attractive styling, component video inputs, excellent remote.
Cons: Relatively high THD (0.7%), only 2 optical inputs

First off, I love customization. I never shy away from a steep learning curve as long as I have more control over the final configuration of a product.

This hunger for control I have has yet to be satiated in the Audio/Video Receiver market....