<font color='#000000'>Well, I was hoping on getting the VSX-45 elite, but it's been discontinued, so I will end up with a VSX-55 at about $200 more. Specs are similar, but the VSX-55TXi has the "I-Link – Advanced Resolution Multi-Channel Digital Audio Interface & Control " which I believe is a firewire connection. The DV-47ai also has this connection. Not sure if it makes a difference or not, but we will see.
Now I need to update my system. I had a loaner VSX-45 installed for a week, hopefully the 55 is as good.</font>