Help for a newbie

[Nycport]

I just purchased a Pioneer Elite HDTV and need some info on which HD receiver I should go with. I'm a long time Directv subscriber and hope to stay with them for HD. Are all the units the same as far as quality and picture and it's just a case of how many bells and whistles I want? Which one should I get???

Thanks in advance!

 

[boba]

LG is making the new Hughes and Sony receivers Samsung is making their own and RCA dosen't have anything currently. I have been happy with my Samsung TS-160.

 

[Nycport]

I have an RCA and Sony receiver now. I have no problem with the quality or interface of either. I'm just trying to find out what features I need and what I shouldn't bother with. I'm happy to get the $399 Directv deal if that's going to be fine, but I'd also have no problem spending extra on features I want now, or will want to use in the feature.