AVR power ratings confusing. Denon 2310-->X2000

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Hi All

I'm looking to find a comparable or better replacement for my Denon AVR 2310 which is rated as follows

6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0,7%
Front L/R 135 W + 135 W
Center 135 W
Surround L/R 135 W + 135 W
Surround Back L/R 135 W + 135 W
Front Height/Wide L/R

8 Ohm, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05%
Front L/R 105 W + 105 W
Center 105 W
Surround L/R 105 W + 105 W
Surround Back L/R 105 W + 105 W
Front Height L/R

If I look at the newer Denon receivers the X2000 is rated at

Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive)
95 W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive)
125 W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1% 1ch Drive)
150 W

and the X3000 rated at

Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1% 1ch Drive)
180 W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive)
135 W
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive)
105 W

Does that mean I need to go with the X3000 if I want to keep the same power ratings? Moving to the X2000 looks like it only outputs 125 W  into 6 ohm as opposed to the 135 W I get from my 2310. I just assumed that the X2000 would be the equivalent replacement, or am I reading these numbers incorrectly?? The 2310 also weighs in at 11.2kg and the X2000 9.5kg. 
 
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