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Which one? Theta Intrepid 100w/chx5 vs Cary5 200w/

To drive five speakers with 91db at 1w/1m sensitivity with avg of 6 ohm impedence in a 20 by 38 foot room that is acoustically neutral, what multichannel amp would you choose between these two:
Theta intrepid (a "mini-Dreadnaught" with 110w/chx5) or the Cary 5 (200 w/chx5.)
Assume price is the same or close.
Thanks Audiogoners! Please share your personal experience with each if you have it.
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fedreams
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I have noticed in my system that the speakers sound better with more power behind them. I have used the EAD Powermaster 2000 (400 watts/channel) and the CAL MCA 2500 (500 watts/channel) to drive speakers rated at 50 to 200 watts. Both are reasonable on the used market but neither company exist anymore. The speakers produced music which was fuller and more detailed with out having to crank it up. Both amps that you mentioned have great sound but if you like the extra power go with the Cary.
It could also depend on your speakers and their synergy with the amp.
Good luck.
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