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

bulldogger Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 262 posts 11-30-2000 at 09:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Stereophile Guide to Hometheater rates the Aragon 8008X3 as a class AAA amp. They now make a five channel version for 4000. The Bryston 9B st is rated class A in Stereophile. About half the power of the Aragon but I am sure they are very close in sound quality.
bulldogger Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 262 posts 12-24-2000 at 07:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sdcampbell when's the last time you checked Stereophile's recommended components list? The Bryston is class A on their list but maybe not yours? It is the first 5 channel amp to be so listed.
bulldogger Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 262 posts 01-20-2001 at 11:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You are right. There are 2 ways of looking at this. The Bryston is not completely class A as far as power output. Sorry, I assumed he was refering to catergory rating and not power as there are so few class A amps in that respect.