Thanks John,
Your advice matches your signature. I like it.

Current number crunching = I can afford M60s for both rooms and a vp150 to replace my dinky little Center. While otherwise clear, I found it bugs me by adding "sss" noises to speach at even mediocre volumes. There is probably a technical term for that if I knew it. The bookshelves will replace my sattelite rears and I have been happy enough with my Sony Sub so it will stay for a while.

A lot more than I planned but it satisfies all my current needs.

Next year, a new amp maybe. We will see how my old handles the new gear.

Thanks all.

With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.