Yamaha RX-V1700

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Audio connectivity; accurate auto calibration; powerful all-round performance

Limited video connections; no high-definition upscaling; unresponsive menus

HDMI switching for two sources ; Upconverts all analog signals to the HDMI output ; Eight digital audio inputs ; XM-Ready with Neural Surround ; Optional iPod dock ; Can handle second and third rooms with independent sources

Only two HDMI inputs ; Subpar analog-to-HDMI upconversion ; Expensive compared to the competition

That the video processing of the RX-V1700 isn't perfect isn't necessarily a deal-breaker. Because every recent HDTV can deinterlace a 480i signal -- that is, convert it to 480p -- the only advantage to having your receiver handle the job is if its...

HDMI switching for two sources; upconverts all analog signals to the HDMI output; eight digital audio inputs; XM-Ready with Neural Surround; optional iPod dock; can handle second and third rooms with independent sources.

Only two HDMI inputs; subpar analog-to-HDMI upconversion; expensive compared to the competition.

The Yamaha RX-V1700 is a mostly solid A/V receiver with an attractive feature package and excellent sound, but you might be able to find a better overall value.

The Yamaha RX-V1700™ is a dedicated Home Theater receiver at a higher price. The best strategy will be to do some research on the internet and maybe find a better price, or wait for the prices to go down.