Sounds like a huge pain. I bought a Yamaha RX-V663 about a year and a half ago for under $400 from J&R. I agonized for a while over whether or not it would adequately drive the Axioms. I can assure you that I have had zero problems. I would go deaf long before I had any issues with the AVR. I realize this is a bit off topic - just thought you might be reaching the IDGAF state with TWC.

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