Sorry and I hope I dont ninja post. I got a question about this av receiver and I really a NOOB.

Here is my setup.

1. LCD TV with 3 HDMI
2. Pioneer DVD player --> LCD TV using HDMI
3. HTPC --> LCD TV using RCA+stereo cable (thinking to replace HTPC with Dvico 4100 or 5100)
4. LCD TV --> 5.1 THX Speaker

I am thinking to buy those Av receiver to centralize control the sounds but after looking at all the above posted price which run into thousands,

that really scare me off.

Is there a cheaper way?

Note: I am not hardcore a/v fan so I dont think I will spend that big bucks unless I strike big sweep 1st price.