What kind of amp do you have? Sounds like a shame to me as I still think that a good stand alone power amp is more efficient then the amps in most receivers.

2xM80 VP180 2xQS8 2xM3 HSU STF3 LG 60PS11 Denon 3808 ATI 1506 LCR 2xATI 1502 Oppo BDP-83