I like the Denon so far. A couple of kinks I'm trying to figure out:
1. It drives the M80's without issue, so those that have posted threads regarding the subject, I can tell you I have not had any issues at all.
2. The video scaler is what I'm trying to get a handle on. I have everything ( except xbox 360 ) connected HDMI into the amp and then 1 HDMI directly to a Pioneer Kuro Elite TV. the Denon and Pio both have upscalers, so I'm having issues with SD signals getting upconverted and/or keeping 4:3 aspect with bars or stretch-o-vision. If you're watching HD, then it's awesome PQ.
3. THE GUI is pretty easy to figure out; menu driven - hiarchial type system, so once you figure out where all the settings are located, it's pretty simple. The manual sucks, so be prepared to spend time playing around in the GUI to figure it all out.
4. As for sound quality, it's a nice AMP. I've had a Denon before this one and it's pretty much the same sound.
5. I have the Axiom M80's, 150cc, ep500 sub and the os8's on the wall in a 5:1 set up. Sound is fantastic. My room is 13' x 24' x 17' vaulted ceilings. TV wall is the 13' wall. When I get more cash I'm planning to add maybe 2 more os8's or possibly and 2nd ep500 ( doubt my wife will go for that idea though ). This room is my MAN ROOM as I just built a new house and this was supposed to be the game room and I had the builder close off the windows and add 7' double doors at the back. The wall sconses I bought online from a place called "lightingshowplace.com". They have a ton of selection and pretty good prices.
addional pics of the os8's.
Thanks guys!
Jeff