Hi,

I had been planning on purchasing components to build a HT system, but for now I am going to put that on hold and use a 2 channel system. I am purchasing a set of Orb MOD2's (4 ohm speakers) with their Super-8 sub and use it in my living room & connecting dining room (LR: 22 x 14 & DR: 11 x 11). The rooms are open to my kitchen and upstairs hallway.

Right now I have a Yamaha Receiver (HTR-5150) - 70w X 7ch or 100w X 2 ch (8 ohms) or 145w X 2 ch (4 ohms). I was looking to purchase the outlaw 1070 receiver, but wanted to see if I would need to boost the power by also purchasing an amp.

Does anyone use this receiver for mainly stereo listening rather than home theater? I know the receiver should be fine to fill the room, but does anyone recommend buying an amp (maybe the 7075 or 7125?) to boost the power?

Once I am ready for the HT system (for a different room), I was most likely leaning towards separates (990/7500 combo), but for the 2 channel system I thought this might be overkill for mainly stereo listening in the living room.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks.
HTF