I have a dedicated HT 15 x 25 x 9. My speakers are RF-25 fronts, RC-35 center, 4 RS-25's for surrounds and RW-10 sub. I am currently driving them with a Yamaha RX-V2500 and considering moving to separates. I will initially use my 2500 as a pre/pro and have been considering the Emotiva MPS-1 amp. Will buy the new Emotiva pre/pro with HDMI 1.3 in Jan/Feb of 2008 when it is released. I intend to replace my sub next year as well and will probably add a pair of RB-25's as Axis speakers. Whew!
Now to my question. I wonder do I need the 200 WPC of the MPS-1 or should I consider the IPS-1 at 150 WPC? Not sure I need 200 WPC to drive my system, but the IPS-1 does not offer balanced inputs.
Any advise?