jsbranham7 - I think you may have mentioned some options that might really work for you. For starters, that Marantz SR7012 just might do it for you. We happen to have a den w/ Paradigm Studio 100s up front, Paradigm Studio center & surrounds, and an SVS sub. We've gone both ways w/ an external amp - B&K or Odyssey. And right now it's neither of them - we're bi-amp'ing the front channels directly from the 7012. Got that SR7012 on an absolutely super deal (so that may help a little to make things sound darned decent to one of us). Anthem is good stuff, too - that's prob. my next choice (but it'll never beat the price for our 7012). If you can get such a deal or try 'em either could be highly recommended.