markv...I had a NAD pre-amp,I still have an Adcom 555,Carver 1.0t,Carver TFM 15,and i am using the Outlaw 1050 as a pre-amp;using the center channel from the 1050,and rear center surround from the Outlaw.I think the Outlaw is a great product that you just have to try and find for your self that everything that you have read before is TRUE....You owe it to your self to find out!!!In my experience you could spend 2000.00 on a pre-amp theater processor or spend 499.00 and spend the rest of the money in speakers for your home theater.....Just my humble opinion.