Pioneer Elite VSX-52TX -- $700
Denon AVR-2805 -- $769
Pioneer Elite VSX-54TX -- $849
Denon AVR-3805 -- $995
(I am trying to stay under $1000)

Right now I am leaning towards the 54TX, I see the only review on this site is poor due to problems recording dvd's... I was hoping someone could give another opinion on this unit compared to the others I have listed...

this system will be mostly ht, but also will play music (probably 60/40 ht/music)

the speakers I have decided upon for fronts are focal jmlab chorus 716 s.
the center and surrounds will also most likely be from the chorus s line as well, but I have not decided if I want the 716's for surround, or if I am going to use one of their their smaller sets.

thanks for any advice,
Mike