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upgrading... which amp?

Hello Audiogon forum,
I currently have a home theatre setup with 3 x JBL 4410A for L C R and 2 x JBL 4408A for my LS RS, as well as a powered JBL LSR series sub. My old sony ES series amp has become very tired lately and I want more punch back. I remember hearing the 4410A's at one time hooked up to an old 2 channel power amp... a Marantz or something really heavy, and they sounded amazing, so I know more power will make these come to life again, any suggestions? Also am I looking for problems driving the 4410's and 4408's off the same amp?
thanks!
masteblaster

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masteblaster OP
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The 4410a's are rated at 125 watts at 8 ohms. And the 4408's are rated at 100 watts at 8 ohms. Is one 5 channel amp a good idea? Or should I consider a 3 channel for the fronts and a 2 channel for the rears? Is adjusting the output level to the rears with a pre enough? How many watts are too much for each channel?
Thanks
masteblaster OP
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Hello,
thanks for the response.
It seems like I have to crank the sony up a lot more than I used to, to maintain the same listening level! Maybe i'm just getting deaf in my old age! LOL.

I found out today what that old amp I tried out before was, and it was a Luxman. I tell you I remember this thing really bringing the 4410's to life. If I was to spend ~$1000 what would be a good 5 channel amp for this price range?

I see someone has a Bryston 5 channel for sale here, maybe this would be a good match?
thanks
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