First of all, I'd like to say I feel like a big fish in a little pond. But everyone seems nice and extremely helpful. So here I go.

After several days of reviewing all discussions on the 990/7125, and as much on the Emo as I could find. I feel I must ask for input regarding these 2 amps. (please forgive if this has been covered prior) I have found several discussions and some owners of the Emo MMC-1, but not much on the Emo amps.

I would like to take a step from my 'receiver days' and introduce myself to the world of separates. Not sure I'm going to step in as far as some of you "Big Dogs", but it sounds like I'll never go back to a receiver once I try an amp/pre amp.

I've absolutely decided the 990 is the way to go, and the DVI is more welcome than HDMI (ie, v1, v1.1, v1.2, etc) I'm undecided on the amp. Price is very comparable, the Emo does offer 150wpc.
1. My biggest question, 7125 OR IPS-1?
2. Has anyone paired the IPS-1 with the 990?
3. Would the xtra 25wpc make a difference?

BTW- Speaker upgrade is also on the Wish List, but has slipped a few notches due to baby fund. I regretfully admit I am currently using a Boston Acoustic sub/sat set. -Please no heckling...
thanks in advance for any input..