Best 5 Channel Amp

The Theta Dreadnaught II. It is a superlative amp in every way. Extremely powerful and a sonic masterpiece. Probably the least colored amp I have EVER heard. The amplifiers are modulized so it can be changed pretty simply by removing or inserting the modules. This also makes an excellent 2 channel amp. Huge power supply. This amp doesn't back off under heavy demands.

I've spent more, but I keep returning to my B&K AV5000II. It sounds non-fatiguing with any source material through my Carver ALS III's (front) and Magnapan (center and surrounds), which is more than I can say about any othe amp I've auditioned, including Sherbourn and even the Reference series from B&K.

I have had my trusty Krell KAV 500 for more than 5 years now and wouldn't consider anything else.

You really can't have this discussion without checking out the Proceed Amp-5. It is an outstanding amp and there significant press around the web to give you an idea of its quality. I have and have had many proceed amps and they are a lot of bang for the buck. I just purchased a Conrad-Johnson MF5600 because it seemed interesting as an alternative the proceed. I am hooking it up now. I got a great price on it on audiogon.