The MPS-1 was a piece of crap which is why it went back to Emotiva. The Odyssey's were awesome, but the German design runs very very hot and my AV cabinet I had no options for stacking. Each of them required ample space around them for ventilation. They were also mono's and I wanted full seperate amplification of 7 channels, which is why I have the Outlaw now. A nice retired gentleman in Phoenix now enjoys them.
At moderate listening levels most will find no difference, which is why a receiver is all most will need. If you follow Alan's articles about achieving a real experience of chamber grand piano and/or concert levels a 100watt receiver won't cut it during 20dB swings.
The Outlaw (ATI) amp will probably be the last amp I will ever need. The impace in movies is noticable compared to the Denon alone. Plan to get the new 978 if/when it gets released because of all the Japan problems.
Sleep well.
