Thanks gonk

As I said I read lots of reviews and post over the last week. Since I've only owned AVR's before and never had issue with the sound, until now, this is new territory for me! Yes, you're absolutly right about #4. Now I just have to convince the wife that we need a 7 channel amp...which means I'll have to get another set of rears too!

If I drop your name to her do you think you could do a guy a solid? wink

Thanks again!
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Axiom M80-V3 HT 7 channel setup (2-M80's, VP180 and 4-QS8's) - minus sub
Marantz AV7005
Pioneer Elite PRO-101FD Plasma monitor
OPPO 103 Bluray Player
Home built HTPC
Outlaw 7700 amp