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Which 7 channel amp for growing system?

I am looking to move to a single 7 channel amp from my current HK PA5800 5 channel. I would like to keep the price in the "affordable" (spouse definition) range. Here are the system specs:

The pre is a B&K Ref 21 - this is a Ref 20 that B&K folks updated to Ref 50 processing and added the 6th and 7th channel speaker outs. The speakers are Dynaudio 122 center, Dyn 42 L/R main, SpeakerCraft MT6-2 in-walls for the two surrounds and the two rears. The sub will probably be a DefTech Super Cube I. The room is 17' x 15' (carpeted floor) with a 10' ceiling. The left side of the room is actually open to a kitchen and nook area.

Some of the current possibilities:

Anthem PVA7
B&K AV125.7
Adcom GFA-7607
ATI 1807
Outlaw 7100 or 770
I also hear that NAD has a new 7 channel amp
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exertfluffer
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Well I've worked in 1 av store and 5 high end av stores over the last 10 years. And I still have yet to find a better value in both sonics and "cash outlay" than the Outlaw 100 watt x 7 amp! It's a killer deal all around.
While I have yet to see ATI's amp you're refering to, I can say that those ATI's are pretty clean, clear, and extended from my past experkiences. STill, for like $700 new, you can't go wrong as a first 7 channel amp with the outlaw!..it's no loose situation there, indeed.
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