Sorry Zd, a vertical bi-amp means using one stereo amp per speaker, therefore L & R are totally independent. Horizontal bi-amp is a one amp for low input of both speakers, and another amp for the high input of both speakers. We will probably need to call this scenario a horizontal bi-amp since all channels are in the same chassis.
The amps rated power is 150wpc with 2 channels driven, and HT Reviews measured power on the amp is 119wpc with 5 channels driven. The OP said he was considering the purchase of this amp, so IMHO, I would take that amount, plus the additional for extra interconnects and cables needed to bi-amp, and purchase a good 4 ohm rated 5 channel amp with more power. The RX8s will perform so much better, and the center and surrounds will benefit also, especially, if he is in a large room.
The amps rated power is 150wpc with 2 channels driven, and HT Reviews measured power on the amp is 119wpc with 5 channels driven. The OP said he was considering the purchase of this amp, so IMHO, I would take that amount, plus the additional for extra interconnects and cables needed to bi-amp, and purchase a good 4 ohm rated 5 channel amp with more power. The RX8s will perform so much better, and the center and surrounds will benefit also, especially, if he is in a large room.