@willand, thanks for the reply. Amps are new to me so I’m still learning. I figured I probably couldn’t use the former receiver, but wasn’t sure. From the reading I’ve done, it sounds like amps give more wattage, which leads to higher volume. This can’t be all it does, because I can’t imagine there’s that many people hungry for high volumes. What else do they do? Add range, better clarity or fine details, bigger presence or punch?
If I do go for the amps, would I be able to run one through my mains (or LCR) like you mentioned and still be able to use one to get 2 more channels? Or is it a trade off?