I use Pioneer 917, good enough.

limitation is there is no conversion of inputs to HDMI, and need to connect component and HDMI to the TV.
(as input 1 and 2)

phase control is good for fixed position only, never used it, but this unit have a very good DAC.

running the CD player through this, with CD digital output only.

setup with four speakers up front, setting the side speaker to front as "bi-amping", but actually to two pairs.

very good sound, as good as ht e dedicated hifi setup.

phase control is for when your head is in one constant fixed position to listen to the music. this control the timing of arrival of the sound waves to your ear.

change the head position, the timing will change.

no need for this feature.