<font color='#000000'>I am currently putting together my first HT system which will be used 60% for HT and 40% music. 2-room capability is important to drive speakers outside so I am leaning towards the Denon AVR-1804 to go with my Panasonic 32" HDTV. The size of the room is 30x24. I am new at this and would characterize the goal as building a value system. Therefore, I will be using my existing Boston Acoustics Micro 80 with sub and adding the CRC center. Would appreciate any view you may have on the following:
1) Denon 1804
2) Suggestions on brand/model of ceiling speakers for rear and dining room, plus 2 pair of outside wall-mounted speakers-would like to stay around a $100/pair, probably 8 ohm, 50 watt
3) Suggestions on a moderately priced amplifier to drive the 3 pair of stereo speakers. How much power do I need?
4) Suggestions on a speaker selector, looking at the Niles SPS-4
5) Thoughts on a replacement for my current Sharpe DVD/VCR
6) Thoughts on the Sony CDP-CX355 CD changer
Thanks in advance</font>