If your objective is to have a multi-channel that also does a good-to-excellent job with pure audio reproduction, then you should add the Bryston 9B-ST to your short list (125 wpc x 5). This unit is "Class A" rated in Stereophile, and has gotten rave reviews from many other audio / HT reviewers. To see the reviews of the 9B-ST, go to Bryston's Web site at: www.bryston.ca
