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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
3,529 posts
 

I kinda read the 1st paragraph of the OP as music was the primary. I failed to consider the 9-10 channel issue which seems to inconsistant with budget.  I agree with soix that not enough info was provided.  Given a 5.1 system my approach is viable.

djones51
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These are about the cheapest multichannel amps I've seen that would be close to the price. These are only the power amps.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649754140-buckeye-amps-hypex-nc502nc252-500w250w-amplifier-available-in-2-4-6-8-channels-free-shipping/

ghdprentice
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If I understand you… no. The very best audio has always been my goal. You are not going to get five or ten channels that sound as good for the same amount of money. So, my emphasis has always been two. My first audiophile amp I bought in 1979 for $5,000 (my first loan)… $18,500 in todays dollars. Very quickly in the early ‘80’s my partner and I started a separate home theater. The two have gotten better over the decades. That said, we have a Rotel 5 channel amp for the home theater, that is good for a home theater… but I wouldn’t even consider for my audio system.

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fuzztone
5,636 posts
 

Why oh why the vs?

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