I was looking at buying a new receiver that would be used with the PS3. i wanted HDMI switching, 8 channel PCM through hdmi, (having the ability to decode the new surround sound modes is a added bonus), and good clean sound. I have Paradigm Titans and paradigm center, suround and subwoofer. The paradigm are pretty reveling speakers and im somewhat of an audiophile, but mostly a stereophile. I have a seperate setup for my stero needs, so as long as the surrond modes work great, and sound great, this is probably the receiver Ill buy.