smokey- i have the 701 also, and i think is a great receiver. it has 100watts per channel, and i have yet to crank it ALL the way. if you are just dying for more power, look into getting a bryston, rotel, parasound, marantz, or outlaw 5ch amp. i believe each of those companies make a 5ch amp with around 125-200watts per channel. cost will vary between $600-$1200 bucks, and would provide you with all the POWER you could ever need, and still allow the 701 to do the processing.
just another idea..
bigjohn
