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

no_money Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 638 posts 11-30-2000 at 08:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete proceed hpa2 and hpa3, I know that is 2 amps but what the heck.
bulldogger Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 274 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.
mylo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 12-01-2000 at 01:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete None of the Amps above can touch Pass X 5. Must be heard.
mig007 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 116 posts 12-02-2000 at 06:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own the cinepro 3k6se which is quite an impressive amp -- the best sound and $$ -- great service and the president is available when you call steven
sdcampbell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,136 posts 12-22-2000 at 12:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's not a "Class A" amp -- I honestly can't think of any 5-channel class A's -- but the Bryston 9B-ST has gotten outstanding comments in a number of mags.