Good Two Channel to OK Five Channel


I have a great two channel system for music. Occassionally I'd like to enjoy surround sound movies, but it's not as important to me as the music. What is a reasonably priced three channel amp and processor that can be added seamlessly to my current two channel system for 5.1 surround sound? I am already familiar with Adcom's GSA 700 and Vantas DPA-P87 which have three amps and a processor.

I have a Krell KAV 250a amp, a Krell KRC preamp, Muse Model 9 Signature CD/DVD player, Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MK II speakers, PSB Subsonic 7 subwoofer, and a pair of Linn Tukans for the rears. Still looking for the matching Dynaudio Center Channel speaker.

Thanks,

Jeff
lrm1jaf

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Guys, thank you for your thoughts. I've been reading alot of the threads and several other units have been repeatedly mentioned as good values: Acurus Act 3 ABM, and Proceed PAV. Any thoughts on these units?

Regarding the Classe SSP25 and SSP30, what's the difference, what's the most recent version?
Which version of Krell's HTS are you recommending? I've read that the original unit was "buggy."

The ATI amps seem to be a good choice, however the two units recommended by ATI the 504 and 506 when bridged to 3 channels have at least one channel that has a lot more watts than the others, including my original two channel. Is this a problem? If not, what channel should have the more powerful wattage?

Thanks again.