7.1 versus 6.1 Hookup Question on Yamaha Rx-V750

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This is likely a painfully stupid question, but I cannot seem to get a straight answer from anyone, so please help me if you can. I am currently using a Marantz SR-6200 6.1 surround sound receiver with 3 Bryston 2B-LP power amplifiers in my home theatre system along with a powered subwoofer. I have the opportunity to upgrade (???) to a 7.1 channel Yamaha RX-V750 (basically as a gift), but I do not want to change my speaker/amplifier arrangement to 7.1 channels.
I have been told that the rear speakers of a 7.1 system both carry the same mono signal (much like the early Dolby Pro-Logic rears), and that all I need to do is use one of the rear preamp outputs to my existing 6.1 arrangement. Is this true? Also, while I am getting a newer reciever, is this really an upgrade? I am pleased with the Marantz, but you guys know what it is like ... something new!
Cheers, Mike.

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Topic - 7.1 versus 6.1 Hookup Question on Yamaha Rx-V750 - Quadzilla 17:56:41 03/29/05 (2)

Re: 7.1 versus 6.1 Hookup Question on Yamaha Rx-V750 - avjguy 13:48:15 04/01/05 (1)

Re: 7.1 versus 6.1 Hookup Question on Yamaha Rx-V750 - docw 14:27:58 06/30/05 (0)

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