Ken, the processor and power amp are both B & K, 7.1 at 200 wpc, yes they are separates. The speakers are B & W 803's with matching Center channel. Watching movies the system is great, listing to 2 channel music a let down.The system is loud, there is more to music than just playing loud. I know these speakers can give more than what I'm hearing. My thought is because it's a 7.1 amp the wpc is spread over 7 channels,meaning not enough left to give the main speakers that needed punch,and life. I know to combine the two systems a 2 channel receiver should have theater bypass in order to use the main speakers without unplugging between systems. How can I use a 2 channel without theater bypass?