Best 5 channel amp under 4k

How about 4 Odyssey Stratos amps at $995 apiece. A very highly rated amp with speed and power and a 20 year warranty.

Plenty of excellent reviews from TAS, IAR, and others on this amp can be found at odysseyaudio.com. Not to mention 5/5 ratings by about 80 owners in audioreview.com

If one were to go this route, I would also recommend dedicated circuits for the front three amps.

-IMO

Robk, what have you heard about the CAV180? I've owned Classe amps before and never had a problem (CA-200 and CAV-75). In that price range, I'd be interested in the aforementioned Bryston 9B-ST, an Aragon 8008X5, or the Classe CAV-180.

Sim audio is very good. The pass x-5 is great. Also the bel canto six channel evo is amazing. Those three are all great. They truly are the best that HT has to offer and i would take em over a krell 1500 even.

Without a doubt, I think the best 5 channel amp in your price range is the Krell KAV 1500. 300 pristine watts into each of the 5 channels. This is really a very impressive amplifier. Retail was $8500, but can be found on audiogon in excellent condition for around $4500. I don't think anything can come close to it's performance and sound in that price range.

Bryston 9BST is without a doubt the best 5 channel amp out ther under $5000.00. It can be purchased second hand for between 2500-2800 dollars. Bryston has 20 year transferrable warranty as well.