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5.1 receivers w/ component inputs

First of all, let me thank everyone for their recent input on my HDTV choices. Very much appreciated. My next order of business is to find a good 5.1 channel receiver that has plenty of video inputs in addition to its audio inputs. I really prefer component video inputs to mere S-Video, which (I believe) would rule out an Adcom 760, for example. It's really imperative that the unit play as well in 2-channel as it does in 5-channel, since I'd be using it for music as well as movies and X-Box. Used, I could probably spend about $1000, maybe $1200. The receiver would be driving Gallo Nucleus speakers/active subwoofer, and I don't need it to have a ton of power. Also, I'd love something versatile/upgradeable enough to accommodate SACD/DVD-A in the future. I've been thinking of some of the Onkyo/Integra pieces (although I don't want to pay extra for a 7.1 channel piece), if I can find a used one at a decent price, but I was hoping for input from fellow Audiogoners. Thanks in advance for everything.

--Brian
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The marantz 7200 is an excellent choice. It has 2 sets of component inputs. It has also been recently been discontinued so you should be able to find a great deal on it. It has all the features your looking for. (6.1 inputs, 100watts x 6, plenty of inputs, good little LCD universal remote.) I paid $600 for mine. If you want to spend more the SR8200 adds THX Select, 120W x 6). But it still only has 2 sets of component inputs.

The 9200 has 4 sets of component inputs, but is probably out of your price range.
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