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Expanding a 2-channel system to surround

I have a Krell kav-400xi integrated amp that has a "home theater throughput" mode. This mode basically bypasses the preamp section and allows usage as a 2-channel power amp.

Are there any cheap(ish) home theater processor with a 3-channel amp? I am just thinking of adding small satellite speakers for the center and back channels, so I don't need anything particularily powerful.
ahochan
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kr4
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Not that I know of. They come with no amps (preamp/processor) or with all the amps (A/V receiver). Of course, you do not have to use all the amps.

Kal
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theo
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I would look at receivers.
loomisjohnson
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marantz avrs are a good bet for your application--you can configure to use your krell to power the fronts and use the avr for center and rear.
reubent
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As Theo and Loomis said, look at receivers. Personally I like the Onkyos. Use the processor functions of the receiver and use 3 channels of amplification from the receiver. I set up a similar setup of several different occasions with good results.

Enjoy,

TIC
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