Thanks for the tip bridgeman! It's for a living room 18x12', and there is an adjoining dining room about 12x12' (both with 9' ceilings). It will be powering a pair of M60's for now. I'm interested in this receiver because if you don't use the extra amp for 7.1 surround, then it has true multiroom capability (including a second remote). I've always wanted to be able to run a second set of speakers into the kitchen without frying the amp : )