A five channel amplifier is not your only option. The best 5 channel amplifier can be found in a multiamplifier configuration. You could have two stereo amplifiers with one monoblock amp. I am presently using two Mark Levinson 334 amplifiers with a ML 434 monoblock. You could also have five monoblock ML 434 amplifiers. Another possibility is a Proceed three channel amp teamed up with a Proceed stereo amplifier. Whatever configuration you use, make sure that all of the amps SOUND the same.
