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Inexpensive/solid 2-channel amp for rear speakers?

I am nearing completion of a system that will be used for HT and music, having purchased an upgraded-Anthem AVM-20, an Amthem MCA-50, a Velodyne DD-15 sub, and Paradigm signature S-4s for the front, C-3 for the centre, S-2s for ths side and likely the signature dipoles for the rear for a full 7.1

I need a 2-channel amp for the dipoles and since I have just spent a lot of money (though mostly used through Audiogon) I would like to keep the budget down for a 2-channel amp for the rear speakers, knowing that if I want to upgrade down the road I can get a killer 2-channel amp for the fronts and use the MCA-50 for the rest.

I don't want to spend more than $500 or $600 and would prefer to spend less. What amps should I consider?
jonsher

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Thanks all for your suggestions.

Bignerd, Khm - I'll keep an eye out for the Parasounds and Acurus.

Jdodmead - any Carver's in particular? There are a lot of models.

Rsbeck - An MCA20 would be ideal for the reasons you stated. I hope I spot one soon.

Snofun - I hope to be where you are in a few years but in the meantime I think can get something inexpensive to drive the rears. I'm pleased to see the MCA50 has served you so well. As Rsbeck said I don't see the Anthem as a killer amp but as a very good value which I can use for the fronts, center and sides to start and then shift to the center, sides and rears when I buy a "killer amp" for the fronts down the road.
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