I'm looking at upgrading my playback system. I want to get something that is good for home theater puposes, but sounds good as well. The Good Guys here in Portland has a Pioneer Elite Reciever (I can't remember the model #) that has 110w per channel and has pre outs. It has several digi ins and outs for DTS and whatnot. Best of all it is under $500 which is my limit for this purchase. Does anyone have any experience with the Pioneer elite gear. Obviously for under $500 it is the bottom of the barrel as far as the Elite line goes. Would my money be better spent on something else and if so what are your recomendations. As stated above I want good sound, surround sound, and a price tag under $500. My speakers are fairly low end at this point and they will eventually be upgraded so how they match with the reciever is not that important right now.