tink399,

I just purchased the Marantz SR9300 for myself about 5 weeks ago. It's an absolutely amazing receiver. I'm assuming when you say it has to have 4 inputs that you're referring to component. Even though Marantz doesn't advertise it, the component inputs will pass HD resolutions. I have a Samsung SIR 160 hd Directv box being passed through the Marantz with no degradation to the signal.

Music through this receiver is amazing. The amplifier has no noise floor I can hear without turning the volume to max. Even then the hiss is only noticible with your ear to the tweeter.

IMHO, Marantz could ask an even $4k for this piece and get it.

If you have any specific questions, you can e-mail me.

B.