I am in agreement with Robfine's earlier post - you can add external amplification to a good receiver (one that has pre-outs).
What this does: a receiver has a fixed amount of power - it can be delivered to two speakers or divided among 9 speakers. Better receivers allow you to adjust this as needed. Consider a dedicated 3 channel amp for the front, and let the receiver handle the surrounds. It will run cooler to boot and you can reduce box count. We do this with a Marantz receiver and ATI amplifier. It depends on your space and budget, as always.
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