You are right. The reason why I am looking for A/V receiver is because I want to watch movies as well. I know that Marantz SR 4003 suits the best for its warm and precise sound, but I also want to have a receiver which will be able to provide good cinema experience and HD audio. I think that I am going to rule out the Denon because it doesn't have preouts for external amplifying the mains. I personaly think that Pioneer have all the bells and whistles, but I am afraid of the overly bright sound and don't know whether it will match the Wharfs. I read that Wharfedales have warm, pleasant sound, and that the Pioneer is not as bright as his predecessors, but to refrain from partnering the receiver with a bright-sounding speaker package.
If someone has experience, please give me a thought.