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how many channels?

I'm just starting to look at upgrading from a pretty good receiver to seperates. Since I have other expensive hobbies besides audio and video, I plan this use the same componets for music and home theater.

I have a Yamaha RXV-995 receiver I plan to use as a pre-amp. I've been looking at Parasound 5 channel and 3 channel amps.

The question is how many channels should I look for? Is 5 channels needed or should I look for a higher quality 3 channel?
gunbunny
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glen
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I would say you are definitely going to want five channels for H/T. You could start out with three, then add a stereo amp into the system later. That is the way I have my system configured with excellent results.
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swampwalker
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You will need five channels plus an amplified subwoofer for 5.1 (DD or DTS). If the 995 has separate pre and amp outs for each channel, you could use a 3 channel amp and use the Yammie for the rears, but the wiring gets pretty hairy with some much hardware and your interconnect costs go up, too. I would think a 5 channel amp is the best way to go, unless you have some amplification sitting around.
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audiotomb
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2 channels

a two channel set up blows away any 5 channel setup
except in the case of a few action movies

save the money, get better sound

Tom
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