Originally Posted By: XenonMan
If you become too frustrated to use your system then you should definitely choose a different path. Given that you like the 7125 have you thought about a different processor with outputs that isn't as pricey as the Yamaha.

Yeah, I've thought quite a bit about it, but I don't have many options in my budget. I considered the marantz 7701, but reviews I read and people I talked to said the rx-a2030 sounded better - and going the marantz route would put me way over budget, yet possibly yield less sound quality than the yamaha route. I don't know of any other processors that would fit the role?!