Manu, I have said this before, but this discussion will have more meaning if you list the following:
1. Your exact requirements in the AVR - 5.1 or 7.1, HD Audio Upscaling and all the possible details.
2. What sound signature are you looking for? Preference between music and movie sound?
3. Your budget. Depending upon this there are more AVRs (maybe even better ones) available in the market.
Cheers