Thanks so much guys, that really helped. I had all this questions because i never used separates before but that is the road i want to go.However i will keep the Pio reciever for awhile. Oh, did forget to mention what speaker I am about to buy...PSB's Silveri's front L/R mini monitors fronm the same line as surounds, and probably the C2 center from the Platinum line (now you know why the questions about the amps.) What are you guys thinking about the speaker choice.

thanks