thinkin of upgrading to Pioneer VSX-919H-K

[callas01]

Umm the bench test on the 1019 which uses the same amp on the 919 is a meager 28.7 watts per channel. I know that you wont get they stated 90-110/130 that all mid-level receivers claim when all channels are driven... unless you go with the Marantz 4003. But then you will need to send audio out via PCM for uncompressed audio, but you will have pre-outs for later upgrades.

You can also look into the Sony STR-DN1000, I have last years Sony 920 and it is actually a very good receiver... I had a Sony 710 like your 720, and the 920 uses the amp and power supply from the ES2400, there was a significant increase in sound and power that I noticed right away... It appears that the 1000 hadn't changed that... it actually got heavier instead of lighter like all the other receivers.