Jari K
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Yes, some of these Onkyo-models are indeed the "cheapest way" at the moment to get that HDMI 1.3-receiver (obviously you´ll get HDMI 1.1/1.2-models more cheaply). They´ve also performed rather well in the reviews and such.
What brands/models are the "best" is of course another matter and I doubt that simple "black&white" answers to that are available. In the end, you just kinda "pick one" from the several "good options". New models are coming all the time..
I just recently read some reviews (from my local magazine) from the high-end A/V-receivers (mainly Yamaha DSP-Z11 and Denon AVC-A1HD) that cost around 5-7000$, and even with them, there were some minor "issues". It´s really hard to find one receiver, that can absolutely do *everything*, support *everything* and not have some "issues" that are blown out of proportion in the forums...
Since HDMI 1.3-receivers have just arrived to the stores (mainly) during this year, perhaps it´s just better to wait a while and get one in next year (more models, cheaper prices, "bug free?", etc). Then again, I couldn´t wait, so don´t listen to me.