When was the last time Axiom actually took a higher end Yamaha model (like the RX-V2700) and tested it with their 4 0hm M80s? I think that enough time has passed (not even sure when the last time they tested a Yamaha receiver) for Axiom to revisit the Yamaha brand.
Even Audioholics gave the RX-V659 product of the year for 2006 and they stated it had no problems running 4 ohm loads. I run dual M2 centers (for 4ohm) and have no problems running the 659 to VERY loud levels. Not sure why I get all worked up about this, perhaps its because I own a Yamaha receiver, and every time someone mentions a Yamaha in the "question of the day" Alan continually advises not to get Yamaha receivers.
I would be interested to see how the current lineup of Yamaha's pair up with the M80s. I'd like to point out that mdrew recently had the RX-V661 and drove his M80s to >100dbs with no clipping. The 661 is far from the top of the line Yamaha.
