If it's anything remotely similar to the 280Watt 2X1channel XM1002HX I had, my advice is--don't laugh--you're better off with a 200Watt radio shack amp, as this sony was the biggest turd of a dissapointment I've ever come across!!!! It specs out beautifully and has clean sound, but has a rolled off top end, deteriorates when pushed, and worst of all has NO DYNAMICS!!! I have a modified 24-yr old Sanyo@50per channel that spanks the sony red (gee, maybe that's why they chose that color!) and sends it to bed without desert. Keep your friendship, and pass on the sony.