ComradeX,
I don't feel there is a best processor, just a best sytem that matches your speakers. The speakers you choose will have the biggest impact on the sound then the electronics to bring out that sound. The emotiva was a very good processor but just did not match with my gear. You like the sound of your speakers so now you have to find electronics that will let that sound thru without any alteration. I don't think onkyo is warm sounding, is it? I always felt that the integra stuff was great with M&K speakers, actually it would be my pick for receivers(never heard the outlaw)or the B&K. The best bet is to try gear and hear for your self. Emo gear and outlaw gear you can return. Actually I am interested in trying the new Nuforce processor. Anyone try this? BTW I always felt that good 2 channel does not mean good hometheater and vice versa. I tried a very musical sytem for movies and it just lacked that WOW factor. It's sound was good, very good but I could always do better with theater only gear. I guess I am glad that I don't listen to 2 channel, it makes it much easier. Of course I am talking about trying to get the best of both worlds which is almost impossible. I believe in separate 2 channel and theater. I also think the 990 sounds really good for music. The Meridian was much better though.