Which amp would be ideal?


I have been wondering which of these 3 amps might be best for 2 channel listening and home theater in a 5 channel configuration? Ayre V5 XE, Modwright KWA 150, or Pass Labs X150.5. I listen to a wide range of music but mostly Classic Rock. I use a Esoteric DV 50 for source. A Cary SLP 03 tube pre amp with home theater bypass. An Anthem AVM 40 home theater processor and a Proceed Amp 3 to run the center and surround channels. The main speakers are Dynaudio C1, the center is Contour SC and the surrounds are Contour SR.
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I'd be tempted to try the Parasound JC-1. I'm kind of thinking you might want just a touch more power with those speakers (which are kind of inefficient). They are a bit analytical sounding, so something Class A I would suspect. A pair of Mc 2301's could be magical. What about a Pass XA100.5 or XA160.5?