one 7 channel amp or seperate 2 channel amps?

Pr: Think of how much current is being drawn through that one power cord at any given time feeding 7 channels simultaneously. If going that route, a heavy gauge conductor and a dedicated 20+ amp feed is a must. That is, if you really want the amp to be able to do what it can. Sean
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The amp has two power cords. Also, I have a dedicated a/c feed.

Later,

BTW - Only using 5 channels.

Pr: Never seen a multi-channel amp with multiple AC cords. Sounds like a well designed amp. I can understand why you're happy with it if the rest of the design is up to that level. Sean
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I prefer using multiple amps. I use one amp to power the main speakers which I use for movies and 2 channel listening. I have a stereo surround amp in the back of the room, so I use long shielded RCAs and shorter speaker wires. I also use a third amp to power two center channel speakers, one on each side of the TV monitor.
Sonny