@russ69 i would think he needs something decent sounding for the 5 channels of his bed layer (fronts/center/surrounds), i.e., a 5 channel amp. Some compromise could be made on height channels and so on for sure. I personally don't know of a 5 channel amp that could keep up with the better stereo amps under 2k i.e. unless anything's changed recently.
Multichannel power amplifers VS 2 channel power amplifiers
Has anyone here been satisfied with usage of a multichannel power amp for multitasking in 2 channel applications? In other words, did it ever keep up with your hifi stereo power amps in a stereo application?
Asking for a friend who doesn't have the space for 9 or 10 monoblocks! His budget is between 1 to 2k and I don't have experience with any modern amps in this relatively more modest price category.
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@mesch ....Assuming the 2 channel amp would cover the 2 fronts, that leaves out the center channel for the receiver's power amp section on your suggested solution. The center channel is just as important as the 2 fronts on a multichannel music setup. |
@mesch there is a thing called multichannel music (5.1....5.1.4 atmos, auro 3d, etc) |