ICE Amp or not?

[dvdwatcher]

I'm really excited and nervous about a new receiver purchase, I really like clear sound and no hassle and have read really good things about the SC 25 and SC 27 receivers from Pioneer and really like the sound of the ICE Amp in them. I had a Harman Kardon AVR 120 which I like but it obviously doesn't have all the new bells and whistles and is now dead after about 7 years, and it got really hot in my rack so the new ICE amps sound enticing because they run cooler. Also from the reviews Ive read the Elites Sound amazing, Ive always thought between the cheap speakers and mediocre reciver my system was low end so I want something good. But like most Im sure Im on a budget and need a reciever sooner than later so is the ICE Amp all that and I should save my pennies until I can afford it or should I trust in a cheaper Elite?