it has pre-amp outputs on all 7.1 channels, and I can only assume that the output to surround back will be a duplicate of the front channels when front bi-amp or second zone are selected. Sadly, it doesn't allow you to have seperate sources for the two different zones - that would actually be useful.
sirquack: Ahh makes sense. People here tend to really like Denon - heh. Also, in regards to the 53Tx, that is actually a different internally than the 1014. The 1014 is basically a rebadged elite 52Tx minus the RS-232c serial port for computer connectivity and the pretty elite badge with shiny knobs. The 52Tx is actually newer than the 53Tx, but the two aren't too similar in terms of performance and technology.
