yeah it would be nice to save a few bucks. but i would like the pre pro to match my amps. if for nothing else just not to have different brands lumped together. outlaw has good stuff but its just so dam ugly it would stick out like a sore thumb. i've been looking for second hand anthem pre pros came across a avm20 demo which is selling for 2495. i know the avm30 is 7.1 do you guys now if the avm20 is 7 or 6.1 also.