I disconnected all of the speakers and checked all the wires and again measured the resistance. The fronts are 3.8 ohms each, the 4 surrounds are 5.7 ohms each, and the center is 4.8 ohms.

I reconnected and set up the configuration so that the fronts are on the outsides, the center in the middle & the rears & sides connected to the other 4 locations. I played the 950/770 for about 5 minutes at about -05 db and it cut out.

I reset it again and then played for about 20 more minutes when everything cut out except the RH side speaker. I did a tone test and only the RH side speaker, and of course the sub, tested at all. I left it turned down, shut off the 770 for a few minutes & turned it on and retested.

The fronts would then sound with the tone function, but no center, and no RH or LH rear, and no LH side. I let it play at low volume for 20 more minutes and then did another test - all speakers then tested OK. The amp was hot to the touch and had an even temperature across the top.
I have not contacting the Outlaws yet, but I guess that I will have to.

[This message has been edited by Jas1 (edited April 21, 2004).]