Strengths: best audio I have heard plus all the formats are supported: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio, as well as surround sound processing with the enhanced capability of Yamaha?s exclusive Cinema DSP

Weaknesses: Apple iPods connect via an optional iPod docking station ($99)

Summary: 140 watts, 4 hdmi in, 1 out, all the latest audio format, anchor bay video up conversion to 1080p, 120 hz, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) simplifies the home theater setup process by automatically analyzing room acoustics and setting parameters for optimum sound quality at the touch of a button.

Strengths: Excellent sound quality, high definition receiver. Great PC, network capabilities.

Weaknesses: None so far.

Summary: I replaced a Yamaha RXV3000 with this new great receiver. I am very please with its capabilities. The sound output is perfect. A few sound fields for you to enjoy the way you like it with minimal work. If you do not want or need the network capability, I think the Yamaha RXV2700 will be a great candidate as well for a few hundred less.

Strengths: Receiver has everything you could possibilty want.

Weaknesses: None

Summary: Receiver has everything you could want. Easy to read manual and comes with two remotes. Absoutely thrilled with my purcahse. 2 year warranty which makes me feel confident in the durability of this receiver and Yamaha.