Need a little helpful advice


I am needing some helpful advice toward upgrade. I was wondering if anyone out there could let me know if I would hear a bigger difference in a receiver upgrade to HDMI compatible or up to separates (Anthem) but non-HDMI. Already have Sharp BluRay w/True Dolby. Cannot afford the AVM50 or D2 w/HDMI, so it is either get the improvement of upgrading to non-HDMI separates (straight plug-n-play bluray to video source and component out for audio), or 100% HDMI for all True HD through receiver (Denon, Pioneer, Yamaha, Onkyo, etc). Having a baby soon, and mom and dad's money will probably not being buying too many things for us after little man arrives, at least for a little while. Thanks for any and all helpful suggestions.
slitty
If you are buying new I suggest get HDMI. This will be less limiting as you upgrade in the future.

Used, of course is another issue as you are enjoying the savings, or getting more for the same money. There is some great stuff available as people move into digital.
Thanks for the advice Mr hosehead. Sorry if I was too vague; I figured my post was already wordy enough without going into details what receiver, speakers, bluray, etc. that I have right now. I was just looking for suggestions on which I would hear and see more improvement on within a decent budget. Thanks.
Slitty
The amount of "upgrade" would depend upon where you're coming from and that wasn't in your post so we'll probably all just make our opinionated guesses. My guess (or my personal preference, to be honest) might be to go with a good receiver (buy on features, etc.) with the idea of maybe adding an affordable amp at some point on the future. You kinda get the possibility of the best of both worlds that route (plus fewer connections to deal with when you're hiding them from a curious little one). There are some seriously good receivers available today, including the AGon used route. Maybe go used now and park the "savings" in an amp fund? Oh, and congrats on the little one (and be prepared for having your priorities change more than you'd ever imagined...).