I am also new (about 4 weeks) mine replaced an Adcom 955II pre amp/Technics ac500d dd/dts processor, and WOW the sound is phenomenal! and I also love the stereo bypass (was my only concern) the FM radio is nice but the AM
probably needs an antenna (my SAE tuner was better in this field).
I hooked up to an Adcom GFA6000 amp and the front to Mackie's powered speakers.JBL center,
Surrounds are cheaper RCA (4), but later I plan to upgrade.