Need some help upgrading my 5.1 to 7.1

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aftcomet

Audiophyte
Hey all. I'm a little lost so I'd really appreciate some guidance. I currently have an Infinity Primus 5.1 package.<br>
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2 x P142 (Bookshelf)<br>
2 x P252 (Tower)<br>
1 x PS-28 (Sub)<br>
1 x PC250 (Center)<br>
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It's all connected to a Pioneer VSX-820-K receiver. The receiver supports 7.1 but the SB channels are pre-out so I'd have to use an external amplifier.<br>
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I'm considering this amp to do the job:<br>
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http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00026BQJ6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&amp;smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB<br>
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Would it be enough? What do you guys think of that amp? It's only 50W while the Pioneer is 80-110W. Would that cause a mismatch or something? Also, to be honest, I'm a little paranoid now because I've read it in the reviews that it caught on fire for a few people!<br>
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Now I'm thinking of adding a pair of JBL LOFT 30's as the Surround Back Right and SB Left. Will that cause a problem because they're not the same as the P142's at the Right and Left? Is it going to make it sound awful?<br>
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And lastly, how would the volume with the amp work. Will I have to adjust the amp each time I change the volume on the Pioneer?
 
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