Uh oh...another DT fan. Dream Theater's great for finding the limitations of amps and speakers since they use dynamics well. Don't worry about DT on Axioms, they sound great. VERY big and full. I'm really looking forward to the new DVD this Nov. since I don't get to see them live anymore (I live in the South). As far as power is concerned, 130 watts should be plenty, even in a larger room that's enough to make you deaf. By the way, what Axioms are you getting for mains? My NAD T762 pushes 120 watts in stereo and it's more than enough for my 11'x16' living room. Unfortunately, I live in an apartment so I can't really crank it as much as I'd like to, but I hope to buy a house within the next year. Anyway, have fun putting together your system. Keep us updated.