OK, then receivers are not the most energy efficient appliance you can buy at the mall. This is the first AVR that I have used with an external amp. I didn't know what to expect.

Thanks,

Jim
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My System:
[size:8pt]Outlaw Model 1050 AVR
Parasound HCA1000A Power Amplifier
Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 10B
Surrounds: Polk Audio Monitor 10A
Turntable: Technics SL-1710mk2 + KLH Burwen Transient Noise Eliminator
Preampifier: NAD 106
Blu-Ray: Panasonic DMP-BD85
LCD: Sharp Aquos 37"
MacBook Pro for iTunes