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

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.
kevlord1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 12-22-2000 at 03:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have an EAD Powermaster 2000 that sounds great. It is 400 watts/ch x 5 channels. It is specified to operate in true "class A" for 10wpc, and then switch over to class A/B. The silver faceplate looks great to boot.
bulldogger Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 274 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.
daniel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26 posts 01-12-2001 at 06:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Two of the best are Aragon 8008 series, EAD PowerMaster 2000 and the Theta Dreadnaught...