Just a quick note....I just picked up an Emotiva LPA-1 amp for $449 shipped, as they are having a sale with free shipping too. This is a very well regarded amp, especially for the price, but even beyond its price. Its a 7 channel amp (really a 6 channel amp in disguise, which is no big deal since the 6th and 7th are mono anyway).
I already own the LMC-1, which has received mixed reviews, mostly because of bugs. I haven't ran into any of the bugs the way I use it and the sound it exceptional for such an entry product.
Josh,
Any comments or thoughts on the amp?
I went with a Denon 4308ci as my receiver and to drive the surround channels.
An older ATI 1506 six channel amp will handle L/C/R duties.
George