After 3-4 months of reading pre/pro and amp posts, both here and on other forums, I decided on the 990(ordered today) plus either the 7500 or the MCA50 amp....
Sound-wise and power-wise I felt that either amp could deliver the goods based on the numerous positive comments of the MCA50 and the older outlaw 755 amp, as well as the new 7500 posts rolling in now.

Anthem has since raised the MSRP on the amp to $2300, out of my league!! I caught a break, last night a little hi-fi shop in Maine put a 9 month old mca50 on audiogon for $1600 in mint condition. Cutting to the chase, the dealer got Anthem rep to cover the 4 yrs 3 mos left on the warranty on an inter-state sale...I said lets do it!! I called them up at bought the amp............

Thanks for all the help guys..............

Can't Wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vince