Which multichannel amp to buy


I recently upgraded my HT fronts to paradigm sig 4's and c3. Now i want to get a more powerful amp to better drive these speakers. Currently i run the anthem avm30/pva 7 combo in a 5.1 system. I am considering the following amps: NAD M25, Parasound A51 or 5250, Cary cinema5 or sunfire TGA 5400. Any opinions? I am trying to keep the cost around 3 grand.
docrobbi

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Sorry if I'm highjacking the thread, but Andrewdoan can you post your initial impressions of the TGA 5200? I'm looking into upgrading to that amp.
Thanks for the input Andredoan. I'm also using NHT's right now - the ST4 towers. They are powered by an Aragon 4004 MKII with an Outlaw 990 preamp. Very clean sound with a lot of power but I'm looking for a 5 channel amp as I move into my new apartment where space will be more limited.

It also doesn't hurt that the TGA 5200 is much lighter and would be easier to move!
Docrobbi,

Not sure if you're still looking, but I recently heard the TGA 5400 (ended up buying a TGA 5200 for my system) and I think they are great amps for the money. I know they can be had for a lot less than retail if you look around.

It runs ice cold, and IMHO,I could hear the difference between voltage and current source (not a complete marketing gimmick). Currently I'm biamping my mains using one channel for current source and the other for voltage.