Best 3 to 6 channel amp for around $1000 - $1500

I would suggest that you check out the Rotel 1075 5 channel amp that really has a sweet and melodic musical presentation. Boz Scaggs' GREATEST HITS DVD reveals the lovely, delicate and controlled back up vocals of the 2 female singers that gently but distinctly overlays his dominant vocals. The rest of the band sounds so coherent but also distinct in their presentation of rhythm and tone. The whole experience remains musical and nonfatiguing as well as captivating and involving. This amp is priced lower than your indicated price range but don't let that misguide you because it is an awesome amp even in stereo only set up.

I agree that the Rotel RMB-1075 is nice (I seriously considered purchasing one), but I then compared it to the Sherbourn 5/1500A (which I still own after 5 years) and the Sherbourn clearly came out ahead. Much better bass definition, more clarity and top end air, and better dynamics. I compared the two with string, piano, and vocal music, and the Sherbourn excelled at both. The Rotel is good, but within your $1200 price range, in my opinion you can have better.

Michael

Sufentanil,
I suggest that you go back to comparing the two amps after 200 hours of break in period. I can tell you that they have more similarities rather than differences. The only difference that I found was that I had more money left in my pocket to buy other essential audiophile stuff. If that is not an issue to you then go ahead and enjoy your Sherbourn with all its glorious definition, clarity and air. Just bear in mind that I'm also enjoying the same thing with my Rotel.

I know this thread is 5 years old, but I must second the Rotel 1075. Landok hit it right on the head. Very sweet, musical, rich and textured amplifier particularly throughout the midrange. Does not have the last word in top end extension and air, and bass is not as tight and powerful as 1080 and 1090, but overall a VERY satisfying listen - very little to fault considering it's price.