I'm tyring to finally make up my mind...

1) a new receiver, either an HK 635 or 440 to power my existing Athena speakers.

2) a 170/340/170 setup for my front sound stage.

The 635 can be had for $650, the 440 for $799. The speakers cost $650 as well. What to do... The 635 looks like it's better than the 440 to me. It does not switch HDMI or have iPod link. But that's all.

Decisions decisions...