I basically agree with Scott but would go so far as to say that I would HIGHLY suggest using your highest quality amp ( 8008st) for your mains and the three channel ( 8008X3 ) for your center and surrounds.
Not only does this offer the best stereo seperation due to the dual mono higher current design of the 8008st for two channel use, you would also have what i would consider to be the best foundation for "dynamic power on demand" for the entire system when running in surround.
The reason that i say this is that the rears simply don't get as much action or high intensity volume requirements on HT as the mains or center do. This allows the center to pull harder from the common power supply of the 3 channel amp for the majority of its' usage without really compromising the rears. When most major effects in the rear are taking place, the center channel is typically not under high demand. Kind of a "sympathetic co-existance" if you know what i mean. The mains remain "unflinched" through all of this since they have their own amp, presenting a consistent stereo image regardless of what the other channels do. This should give you the best performance of both worlds ( 2 channel & HT ).
Sounds like you've got the basis for a pretty nice system with plenty of "oomph" : ) Sean
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Not only does this offer the best stereo seperation due to the dual mono higher current design of the 8008st for two channel use, you would also have what i would consider to be the best foundation for "dynamic power on demand" for the entire system when running in surround.
The reason that i say this is that the rears simply don't get as much action or high intensity volume requirements on HT as the mains or center do. This allows the center to pull harder from the common power supply of the 3 channel amp for the majority of its' usage without really compromising the rears. When most major effects in the rear are taking place, the center channel is typically not under high demand. Kind of a "sympathetic co-existance" if you know what i mean. The mains remain "unflinched" through all of this since they have their own amp, presenting a consistent stereo image regardless of what the other channels do. This should give you the best performance of both worlds ( 2 channel & HT ).
Sounds like you've got the basis for a pretty nice system with plenty of "oomph" : ) Sean
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