I am waiting a new TV that has HDMI inputs. I have a Pioneer VSX-815 I also have 3 HD receivers with HDMI out. I could connect the HDMI to the TV video and run the audio through the amp. So I could live without the HDMI on the receiver. The problem Im having now is I have lost some hi freq hearing and I would like to add an equalizer to boost the highs. So is it possible with the Pioneer or do I need a new amp, are there any with freq adjustment or preamp/power amp in/out so I can connect the equlizer? I have an older Poneer with the split I could use if necessary but its not as good an amp.