After I complete my 7.1 of Axiom--which should be around the end of the year. I'm going to connect an amp (still leaning toward the 7700 from Outlaw) to the pre outs of my current receiver.

Pioneer PDP-5020FD, Marantz SR6011
Axiom M5HP, VP160HP, QS8
Sony PS4, surround backs
-Chris