5.1 under 4k?

I think you made some good choices. I had the 2nd generation Silver S8's myself and really enjoyed them. I'm sure the newer version that you have will sound even better. Also, I think it was a very smart move to go with the better centre channel. I'm not too concerned with HT, but the one thing I see quite often is that the centre channel sometimes has a hard time keeping up with the main L&R channels.

As far as a sub goes, I would just wait a while until your speakers break in and you have a chance to get to know them. Doing it that way will make your sub selection easier.

What I said earlier I do consulting in sound and vision. I worked for over 8 years in audio shops. I want to do thing differently and I needed more space. I love the freedom I have now.

I have had an Onkyo A-9555 integrated amp for five years. For the money it was a good amp, but no way can it approach a Marantz PM8004.

The latest Onkyo amp's are better than the new Marantz in speed and individual focus. With Monitor Audio you also get more depth. Wenn you go back to Marantz the depth is fully gone. And you have a 2-dimensional image again with the Monitor Audio speakers. These test I have done hundreds of times. For me the outcome is like 1 and 1 is 2. It is that simple for me what kind of image you will get. Depth is the most thrilling part in highend audio. An amp of 100 dollar also gives a 2-dimensional image. A deep and wide stage makes 2 and Multi channel sound the most exiting.

Forgive the newbie question. Since the sr7007 can amplify 2 channels can I get away with purchasing a 3 channel amp to improve the overall performance of my system? I hooked up the rythmik LV12R last night and it sound pretty nice. Still doing some testing.

Since the RX1s have a recommended amp of 25-80w would spending money on a 200w amp be beneficial?

Thanks for all the information and help.