I've posted a couple times in other threads asking about the 886's 2 channel performance, but I thought I'd ask the question again. My 970 is at Outlaw being repaired, but I've been thinking for quite a while about adding a pre-pro or an av receiver with Audyssey or some other room correction for multichannel and HT use. I don't have a separate 2 channel setup, and I want a pre-pro or receiver (as a pre-amp) that also provides quality 2 channel audio. I know I'm going to sacrifice some sq vs a 2 channel only system, but I want something that will sound decent. I'm leaning toward ordering the 886, but for you users out there, how does the 2 channel audio sound? I'd really prefer spending about $600 on an avr with pre-outs and multichannel analog ins, but I'm not sure the sq for 2 channel is going to be what I want. Any thoughts? Thanks.