Thank you guys for your input. @EEman, I just checked from the manuals and the 7500 and 7200 are listed as 50 Volts/microsecond slew rate. Since I plan to use it in a home theater setting the XLR does not provide much added benefits. I really like the suggestion by Owl's_warder. I am going to use the remaining channels to power my second zone. Awesome amp!!!