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Best 3 to 6 channel amp for around $1000 - $1500

Looking for at least three channels of amplification for around $1200 or so, but willing to go a bit higher if necessary. Any thoughts?

Set up is 50/50 music and theater, using modified Odyssey Stratos for R&L. I sold my ATI 1506 a while ago, and am looking to replace it with something a little sweeter, more musical, less sterile.

Would like 5 channels to allow for upgrade to 7.1, but need at least 3.

ALL HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Thanks,

Dan
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You might consider a Sherbourn 5/1500A. I've had one for a few years now and love it. It can drive just about any speaker.

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I agree that the Rotel RMB-1075 is nice (I seriously considered purchasing one), but I then compared it to the Sherbourn 5/1500A (which I still own after 5 years) and the Sherbourn clearly came out ahead. Much better bass definition, more clarity and top end air, and better dynamics. I compared the two with string, piano, and vocal music, and the Sherbourn excelled at both. The Rotel is good, but within your $1200 price range, in my opinion you can have better.

Michael
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