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Multichannel power amplifers VS 2 channel power amplifiers

Has anyone here been satisfied with usage of a multichannel power amp for multitasking in 2 channel applications? In other words, did it ever keep up with your hifi stereo power amps in a stereo application?

Asking for a friend who doesn't have the space for 9 or 10 monoblocks! His budget is between 1 to 2k and I don't have experience with any modern amps in this relatively more modest price category.

deep_333
mesch
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If the need is for more than 2 channels then that is the need. Now getting a multi channel amplifier that would serve well for 2-channel audio at that budget, not sure. One could focus on a quality 2 channel amplifier and use a AV receiver or lower budget 3 channel amplifier for the other channels. The receiver would need line in for each channel.  Buying used saves. 

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russ69
3,543 posts
 

10 channels for 1,000-2,000 bucks, you are talking mass consumer gear. 

soix
9,810 posts
 

There’s not nearly enough info here to make any useful recommendation.  Is the priority stereo or HT, how many channels, what speakers, how big is the room, etc. Not knowing any of this critical info, here’s one option that might be interesting, and they offer an in-home trial that makes it a pretty user-friendly experience...

https://www.d-sonic.com/amplifiers/

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