Yeah, I recently added analog cables for SACD/DVD-Audio, and it is a bit counter intuitive that the L and R input for the mains is quite a distance away from the rest of the inputs. Many receivers have a dedicated 7.1/5.1 input section with all 6/8 connectors together.

I wouldn't be surprised if Outlaw has gotten a few calls about this exact thing from people upgrading from other receivers.