Recommendation for new 5-ch Amp

The Emotiva product line is finally on my radar screen. I am building a Home Theatre system and am going to give the "blue lights" a try. If the products live up to the hype it certainly will have me 'rethinking high-end audio/video'.

look at the theta dreadnaught I. killer for both ht and 2ch

I am also looking into Emotiva gear, the XPA-2 for my front speakers. The 300w intrigues me, and I've owned other Emo equipment, and I like their stuff.

There's also the Theta Intrepid. At around $1,500 new, it's a no-brainer

Almost bought some Emotiva stuff.. not bad stuff for the $$.. I actually heard some of it at the RMAF.. good for the money.. doesn't sound as good as Parasound or Sunfire though.. just my .02.. but if you are just starting out.. decent for the money!!