best 5 channel amp for home theater

I would like everyones opinion on what they would consider the best amplifier for a 5.1 home system. Class A amplifiers only please.

mizendo11-30-2000 1:44am

wcj56 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 47 posts 11-30-2000 at 04:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sunfire Cinema Grande / ATI 1505
sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 11-30-2000 at 04:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The only high end 5 channel amp I have heard is the Conrad Johnson MF-5600. I was very impressed.
camadeco Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 133 posts 11-30-2000 at 06:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Your budget is the criteria by which "best" must be based. Aragon/Acurus, Proceed, Krell, Rotel, etc. all different prices and different sonic impressions.
wsmatau Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 11-30-2000 at 07:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Class "A" amps limit this thread. Krell, Rotel, and Sunfire are not class "A". I personally think the Sunfire is one of the best buys, but it is not class "A". Unfortunately, I can't comment from experience on any true Class "A" products. But I would admonish you not to confuse a high price with high quality.