I am new to HT and just upgraded my Nakamichi 2 channel to the 950/7100 combination...I think 100 watts per channel is just fine but if you have the bux...many will say "more is better!" wink
I am happy with mine so far through Klipsch speakers...Good Luck with your decision.
Bill
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Outlaw 1070***3 Klipsch Heresys Across the Front W/Crites CT-125 Tweeters***Klipsch KSP-S6***Oppo BDP-83***Outlaw LFM-1 Plus***
Panasonic SA-XR 57***Klipsch RB-5s***Klipsch RC-3***Outlaw Audio M8***

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