Follow Up
Thanks, guys, for the quick responses and the insight. I'm glad to hear that if I go with the A1000, I'm getting a good bargain for the price. Part of me just wants to get the nicest receiver I can afford, as I'd like to have future functionality that I might not necessarily use today.
But I also know that receiver technology's changing pretty quickly these days and that the "next new thing" is right around the corner. AVRat's comment got me thinking about the balance between necessity vs. overkill. It sounds like the V667 would fit my current need pretty nicely. I chose the HK speaker system because it was a reputable brand, didn't break the bank, and was a big upgrade from hearing sound from my TV. I'm sure I'll want to upgrade the speakers after a few years or when I move.
So, as someone new to the game, I'd guess I'd like to ask what key functionality I'm losing out on (something that I might want to use now or down the road) by buying the V667? I've looked through the specs on both, and I'm sure it's like comparing a Ferrari and a Toyota. But I'm not well-versed enough in this game to understand most of it.
Thanks again for the help.