HT receiver best under 1k???


What is the best HT receiver money can buy <1K?
dvdgreco
Are you looking for the best features or the best sound?

For me it is always sound over features. YOu might look at a used rotel unit.
Actually all the info from above---just one item left out--- Need an hdmi input?? Do ya plan on getting into HD- or BlueRay?---HDMI is nice for these newer formats. Otherwise pick up a late model,used rec.---and get more for your money. Then we have the usual---Go to avsform.com and read till you drop. There are many threads, some about 2 miles long on just about anything video,over there.
I am looking for the best sounding receiver. I am looking to purchase either PSB T55 with B25 and center channel or maybe the Revel F12 with M20 and center channel. My room is 14 x 19 with only three walls, room is open to a large kitchen area. Also, the room has high ceilings (vaulted). Yes, HDMI is something that I wuold be interested in.
Another important criteria is that the receiver is 7.1 capable without the use of an external amp source to drive a second room.
If I purchase the speakers above can they be bi-wired without limiting my second room option?