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Upgrade in five channel amplifier

Current System:

Classe SSP 60 Processor
Sunfire Signature Grand Five Channel Amp (Original Version)
Sonus Faber Grand Piano Homes, Solo and rears
Heavily modded Pioneer DVD Player
Velodyne 12" Sub
MAS Speaker and Interconnects

I am overall happy with the sound of my system during movie and concert playback. When I listen in two channel is the problem. The music is uninvolving and I have a hard time listening at length. Thought about replacing the GP Homes but others have convinced me this may not be the way to go. What five channel amp for around 4K used would be more musical than the Sunfire. Listen to mostly jazz and male and female vocalists.

Would I be better off with a excellent two channel amp and a good three channel amp?

Here are some brands that I may consider but have not auditioned:

Theta
Butler Audio
McCormack
Conrad Johnson
Pass
Vecteur

All comments are welcome.
hiflyer

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ramy
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let me give you an out of the box suggestion.Get 5 individual Accoustic Reality 1001 mono amps,they are rated at 500 watts@8 ohms and 1000 watts@4 ohms. I just purchased a pair direct from the manufacturer I paid atound $1700. including shipping.They way less than 10lbs each look great,and most important sounds GREAT. they replaced a Gryphon S100 amp used in single channel to drive center speaker,and a Classe 201 to do the same in my second system.I strongly recommend that option for max flexibility, looks,low heat generation,and ofcourse sound.For more data on the amps you should look up the manufacturer they are listed on audiogon.
Ramy
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