I am sure one can bridge the channels in the new Outlaw amp to run the 3 front (L,C,R) or two main channels to render it equal in power to the new Axiom amp for the same number of channels. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the Axiom amp, having looked at lightly used amps (Krell TAS, Theta Dreadnaught II, Plinius Odeon, BAT VK-6200, Parasound Halo A51, Anthem Statement P5, Cary Cinema, and Bryston) in the $3500-4500 price range. It is hard to keep track of which amps sounded bright, dark, warm, lean, edgy, grainy, transparent, and other adjective (read "subjective") attributes people tend to assign them.
Despite this confusing array of options, It is nice to note how competitive the home theater market has become as more companies are trying to tap into the expanding HT market. The Axiom amp is not cheap at $3850, especially since it is their first foray into the multi-channel amp market and they are going in with a digital amp against some well-established heavy (literally) hitters. It is my belief that around this price point, one is right on the edge of the slippery slope of diminishing returns (for multi-channel amps, not mono blocks), and knowing how fantastic my Axiom speakers perform compared to much pricier and better known brands, I have no doubt that this new amp will break new ground for price/performance.
John
