Just got word of the av8801 and mm8077

[JoelG]

I just purchased a nice turntable, Vandersteen 7 speakers, and ARC 2 channel system - pre-amp (that offers XLR vs RCA pass through) and mono block amps and have a Marantz 8002. I was thinking of getting a McIntosh MX-150/151 to replace my old receiver along with an Oppo 105 to replace my old DVD player along with a new Control 4 unit. Maybe the 8801 would be better. I see that the amp is separate for this unit, and I have the L/R channels covered, so not sure what would be the best way to provide amplification to the center channel, 2 surround channels, and sub (1 or 2). Any thoughts?