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amp recommendations for studio 60 v.2

i am looking for amp suggestions to run my paradigm studio 60 v.2. i currently have the speaks in a ht setup powered by denon 3802. i want to get a seperate amp for 2ch listening or possible a 3ch amp to use later in another ht setup. i am considering rotel, b&k, and anthem.

if i choose 2ch, the my choices are rotel rb-1070 (130*2ch), rotel rb-981 (130*2ch), or b&k st2140 (140*2ch).

if i go multich, then rotel rb-993 (200*3ch), rotel rmb-1075 (120*5ch), anthem mc3 (165*3ch), or b&k st3140 (140*3ch).

this amp will eventually drive paradigm studio 40 v.3 and possibly studio cc470. i enjoy bluesy rock and acoustic music 60% and movies 40% of the time. my room is approx. 26'x16'x9'. anyone know the differences in the rotel rb-1070 and rb-981? any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I have an Anthem MCA 20 (225W) powering my Studio 100v2's and its pretty good for the buck. Would I like a better amp? You bet but I don't have three times the money that the Anthem cost me. Someday. The above set up is excellent with acoustic guitar. A good preamp will make a big difference as well.

I haven't heard the Rotels but there have been a few reviews done on them. If you are looking at Rotel you should consider the RB 1080 over the RB 1070 as the Paradigm speakers like lots of watts and current.

I would consider one amp for the front left/ right pair and a seperate one for the center/ surround. I am still running my center and surround from my Reciever and it's ok unless you like your movies really loud.

Remember, more power especially because of the big room.

Good luck.
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