Considering that it takes a lot of up front $$$ to design, build and stock the different versions of what we as "audiophiles" can dream up, and the Outlaws are holding their head above water as it is. A seven channel amp with good power will easily do stereo as well as HT. I have a 5 ch system and use the extra 2 channels of my 7125 for stereo output through my 990 with a phono source. Sounds great and I don't need another piece of gear. How much would we consider to be too expensive for a good two channel amp such as the "2125" or the "2500"?