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I have been along much the same route. My odyssey was this: Audience 70s/Denon receiver, then used an ADCOM multi-channel amp and the Denon was a pre-amp, then Outlaw M200 monoblocks x5, then replaced the Denon with an Aragon Stage One. My advice: don't go ADCOM (quality control issues), the Outlaws are great for the money but you will replace them sometime in the future, the Halo or any other fine SS amp will do fine. The Outlaw pre-pro is an excellent step-up from the previous 900 which had quality control issues at first. I think you would be happy with the Outlaw components for a long time, and then, when money allows move up. If you are truly using the equipment for 60% movies, the 990 is the way to go. It won't be the finest for just 2 channel music, but will do everything well. Good luck, and remember, have fun!
I have been along much the same route. My odyssey was this: Audience 70s/Denon receiver, then used an ADCOM multi-channel amp and the Denon was a pre-amp, then Outlaw M200 monoblocks x5, then replaced the Denon with an Aragon Stage One. My advice: don't go ADCOM (quality control issues), the Outlaws are great for the money but you will replace them sometime in the future, the Halo or any other fine SS amp will do fine. The Outlaw pre-pro is an excellent step-up from the previous 900 which had quality control issues at first. I think you would be happy with the Outlaw components for a long time, and then, when money allows move up. If you are truly using the equipment for 60% movies, the 990 is the way to go. It won't be the finest for just 2 channel music, but will do everything well. Good luck, and remember, have fun!