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good 5 channel amp for rears only

Hello everyone,
I've got B&W Matrix all around, 801s and 804s, using Classe to power the front two. I'm going to 7 channels, and am considering the B&K Ref 50. Do any of you have a recommendation for a 5 channel amp for the center, surrounds, and rears? I'd like something reasonable, but just don't notice much comes from these channels to justify (to me) spending over $1k for this amp (new or used). How are B&K 5 channel amps? Thanks in advance.
jsclarke

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jsclarke OP
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Thank you all for your advice. I appreciate it. If I may sum up these and other posts on this topic...

reasonable choices are
1. Rotel 1075 ($1k new)
2. Sherbourn 5/1500A ("... runs circles around Rotel..."?)
3. Parasound 1205a or 2205 (best choice for B&Ws)

If I were a Vanderbilt, I'd but a Classe CAV-180, but I just can't see it's worth it. Surrounds don't do a whole lot, and I listen critically to 2 channels for music. For movies, I want to avoid a glaring center / main mis-match.

Exertfluffer I really appreciate your thoughtful reply. John
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