I've built my multichannel-audio/video system around a 2-channel system. I use tubed monoamps (ASL Hurricanes in triode) for the L- and R-front speakers and a 7-channel Outlaw 770 for everything else. That 'everything' includes 2 channels for the dipole-woofered Eminent Technology 12 centerchannel, 2 channels for the bass modules of the Eminent Tech. 8s, and 2 channels for the surrounds. Works quite well. Previously I used a Proceed BPA-3 poweramp (125WPC times 3) for the fronts and a B&K 125.5 for the other channels.
Either way, the front-channel speakercables were and still are quite short, and the 2-channel system sounds great. If I had to start over, I think I'd do it the same way, ie monos for the 2-channel system and another Outlaw multichannel amp for everything else.
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Either way, the front-channel speakercables were and still are quite short, and the 2-channel system sounds great. If I had to start over, I think I'd do it the same way, ie monos for the 2-channel system and another Outlaw multichannel amp for everything else.
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