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2 Channel Amp for Surrounds: Need Recommendations

Hi,

I need a 2-channel amp to power my back surrounds which are rated at 150 watts.

I plan to bi-amp my VT-2 mains when I add an AV7005 Preamp later this year. My Wired 4 Sound Mini MC-7 puts out 7 x 220 wpc.

I'd like to find a 2-channel amp for $500 or less that delivers about 150 to 200 wpc.

Something that would generate minimal heat is a real plus.

I would love to hear suggestions/ opinions.

Thanks!

My System as of July 2011

Wyred 4 Sound Mini MC 7 Multi Channel Amp
N H T VT-2 Speakers
N H T iC4 In-ceiling Surrounds (4) Monitor
N H T VS-2 Center
Denon 3803 Receiver (Temporary Preamp)
Sony BluRay
DirecTV HD Receiver
760raptor

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stringreen
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Surrounds do very little. Pick up something based on price alone. Do not worry about sound quality, etc.
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stringreen
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I maintain that surrounds do little...any amp that is offered for sale on audiogon is good enough. Rear channels offer hall reverberation, and extra musical information that does not warrant big expenditures of money. Sure....if one has lots of cash get an Audio Research or Ayre amp. I am a pro violinist and have never been in a situation where the audience is centered with the orchestra around it. Even in Bernstein's Mass where there are 4 channels around the theater, the back channels offer little other than surprise as to where the sound is coming from.
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