Yeah I'd like a smaller one but this one has hdmi inputs and output which I'm now far too reliant on. Personally though I think a big amp looks cooler.
Ah, well if you need an actual AV receiver, then that's different to just using a AV receiver for headphone use. I have seen some people do that. Not sure I agree bigger amps look cooler, but to each his own.
Also, how do you make your picture taker work so well?
He's a photographer. He's got some good work on his site, which is linked to his sig.