IMO stay far away from the UMC-1. The thing was bug ridden and there are issues with the auto set up etc. Just read the thread on the AVS forum to see.
I've owned their amps, XPA-1's etc. Didn't care for them in 2 channel as found them to be too bright for me. If using for HT they were fine though.
Also as others said you don't have to use all 7 channels. They are just there.
If you want some good AVR's check out Pioneer Elite. The SC series is awesome and works wonderfully. Otherwise if you want to go seps, I would check out Integra or someone else besides Emo for that.
I've owned their amps, XPA-1's etc. Didn't care for them in 2 channel as found them to be too bright for me. If using for HT they were fine though.
Also as others said you don't have to use all 7 channels. They are just there.
If you want some good AVR's check out Pioneer Elite. The SC series is awesome and works wonderfully. Otherwise if you want to go seps, I would check out Integra or someone else besides Emo for that.