what to buy? so confused.

I agree, I don't wanna mix my components. Im not sure if it makes sense to buy a classe 3 channel when I can buy the 5 channel for $1,000 more. The denon reviews look impressive however, if something were to need repair you lose your entire system. I would prefer to keep the front 3 at the same wattage, as far as the rear, 100w should be plenty. they dont do that much anyway. I could buy the classe 400 mono for the fronts for 2 channel listening. later buy the 5 ch. 200 watts to complete my 7.1 system. I may run sound to 2 diff. sources. the ssp800 has 2 zones, the Denon piece has 3. I feel like I have ferrari speakers with chevy amps. ie. denon. if I classe, then I believe I would complement the system properly. I like my dedicated 2ch cd listening however, when im watching a movie, I wanna be in the movie. I have the speakers and sub, now I need the correct amp setup. its between the classe seperates and the new denon seperates. check these out and let me know what your opinions are. AVP-A1HDCI and POA-A1HDCI. I can purchase both these for $10,000 and be done. buying the classe would cost more, is it worth it? I guess I need to audion the denon with the 802's and determine which sounds best. the classe ssp800 is comparable with denon's AVP-A1HDCI, the denon would be $1500less. is it worth it to purchase the classe or am I wasting money just for the name? I watch 80% blu ray and dvd movies. 5.1 and the rest 2 channel. I hope this helps some.

Make sure you fine tune what you have before spending another dollar.

The write-up and other details behind the Denon equipment looks promising however my best and only advice is to audition and listen with your speakers, cables, power, etc...in your own listening room. I can describe in more detail (via phone if you like, send me an email) what I heard with Classe, Edge, Rotel, Krell, and several other brands that I've listened to quite a bit over the last few years while I made my system choices but that is not as valuable to you as your own first-hand experience with your own speakers, room, etc....I also agree with Mapman in many respects; you have to look across the whole system and determine what you are trying to achieve sonically and musically. I can tell you one thing about Classe and Edge, namely that their service and customer response are first-rate based upon personal experience.