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AMP for Panasonic XR45

Does one need a special AMP for a digital receiver?

If so do you guys have recommendations for AMP's for a 5.0 HT? Or can i get buy with just a 2 channel amp to run the mains and dont need an AMP for the surrounds or center.

Thanks.
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drubin
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Perfect! Do you like it?
drubin
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A dumb question from a home theatre dummy: Can this Panasonic be configured to do 3.1 channel? I don't have room for rear speakers (really, I don't) but could do a center and an LFE. I know that most of the HT receivers down-mix to two channels, but what about 3.1? Or am I better off sticking with just two channels?

Also, I know that Dolby has a new thing that I thnink is called Dolby Virtual Speaker, which will simulate the surround experience in a stereo configuration. Is this worthwhile for what I am trying to do?
drubin
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I do have digital cable and TiVo, which may complicate things. The wiring options will be a daunting task if I take the HT plunge.
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