On the other hand I feel vindicated that I am not the only one to experience trouble with the combo of the XPA2 and M80s (with precisely the same characteristics, reference volume in a big (?) room during HT sound effects); I had begun to suspect that my unique system was somehow the culprit. Although I feel better to know it is not just me, I would be much happier, especially with regard to future component purchases, if I understood exactly what the problem was in the handshake between the two components, although I suppose the rational response at this stage would be to continue to avoid what MAY NOT WORK at the level of concrete components, even if at this stage no one can explain why they don't work/play well together, except to point fingers.
