Thank you for your input on that, cgolf. I am also looking into getting the xpa-5 because I listen to movies at somewhat high volumes, and I like my HK alot, but it seems to strain just a little bit on explosive passages. With all of the good things I've heard about emotiva's xpa-5, I'm thinking about purchasing it!

2 = M60,4 = QS8's,1 = VP150,1 = EP350,1 = EP500
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Optoma HD70,110" DIY screen
Xbox360 & PS3