Thanks to all for the replies. I think the Pioneer is going to be a bit beyond my budget unfortunately.
I liked the look of the Denon as well because of the Zone 2 HDMI output so I can carry a source down to a TV in my kitchen (although would only rely on TV speakers for the audio in this case...
I am looking to perform a small refurb at home and take the opportunity to put in some ceiling speakers. My room is long (13m) and thin and I want to have a 5.1 system at the TV end (Monitor Audio GS10 fronts and GSLCR centre and RSW12 sub already in hand) with ceiling mounted rear speakers. In...