CBURBS - I have the 950 with two Parasounds. The HCA-2205A and HCA-1500A, both look good in the rack with the 950 and the sound is super, a good match for my Monitor Audio Gold 60 series. I purchased the 1500 used for the rears when I had the Outlaw 750. I liked the 1500 so much that I went loking for it big brother the 2500A. I have owned the Outlaw 750 and it performed as advertised. The Parasounds were just a better match for me. I think you are doing the right thing by trying out all systems you can in your own home.