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A multi-channel amp approach that is musical

Is anyone familiar with a multi-channel amp what they have heard for an extended period of time that sounds ... well like music. I'm in the market for one for around 1200-1800 used. Any thoughts. Would 3, 2 channel amps work better with a better amp driving the front speakers (with the gain adjusted to match)? I don't need much power as I'm using PSB Platinum speakers for all 5 channels. I'm even considering 5, Quick Silver Mini-Mite monos. Another thought is an EAD 500.
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ttowntony
145 posts
 
PSB dealer here. The Parasounds will drive these nicely and both series from Parasound are very musical.
terrycym
5 posts
 
I have a Classe CAV180.
5 channels of 180 watts per channel
Sounds fine by me
donbellphd
205 posts
 
I use a Proceed Amp 2 that drives KEF 104/2s for stereo, and add a Proceed Amp 3, KEF 102/2s, and KEF 200C for HT. A Velodyne HGS-15 is crossed over at 40 Hz. The pre-pro is a Proceed PAV/PDSD combination. I'm very happy with the sound for both music and HT. Nearly all bought via Audiogon, and all bought used at a fraction of the MSRP!

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mtrot
804 posts
 
I have a Sherbourn 5/1500A. It has 5 mono amp sections @ 200wpc. It has gotten good reviews for its audio quality. I think it sounds great. Weighs 80 pounds.
mlankton
4 posts
 
I have a B&K 200x5, and to be honest, I am very happy with it. However, I have wondered the same thing: What is my ultimate goal for an amp? One that is true to music and still runs my system in 5.1 for movies?
Looking around at the options, and keeping price IN the equation since I have a family and a working man's income, I decided my next (and hopefully last) amp will be a Cary Cinema. Check out Cary. I think you have to spend a lot more money to find as musical a multi channel amp.
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