Thoughts on 3 or 5 channel HT amp to drive Magnepan 1.7is and CCR speakers

Yeah, that’s why I asked. You can try a D-Sonic M3a amp and get 400wpc 5 channels for $2400 and get an in-home trial. I considered them for my 2-channel system (pre GaN) and they get great reviews so I’d think would be optimal in your sitch. I know @yysantabarbara has used them in an audio system so he could give you better feedback. But again, for an HT system, I think it’s a no brainer, especially for an HT situation

https://www.d-sonic.com/amplifiers/

I have a totally separate all tube 2 channel system in another room

So I am not envisioning this for 2 channel playback

The HT system would incorporate an oppo 105 for blu ray / movie streaming and an Aurrender for music streaming. Some small bookshelf B&Ws in the back

this is for watching tv, concerts, streaming tidal

my current avr is the Arcam 350 - it sounds very warm

You’ve left out a critical part of information.  How important is 2-channel performance?  That drives the whole recommendation. 

Have you owned any Magnepan loudspeakers? Looking at your system you'll need to move up to the 3.7s to match the center channel. 

I agree with a 2 channel amp for mains...I have used Odyssey, Pass, Bryston with great success

Thanks

I have been looking at the Parasound A31 and A51

I’ve read they have enough current to move the demanding Magnepan load

Parasound A31

I have the LRS’s and am using a Kinki EX-M1.  Maggies sound far better in the sweet spot, therefore Im not sure they work well in q home theater application.  Also, if you are just worried about 1 person sitting in the sweet spot, you don’t need a center channel.

I think Bryston would be a good match for magnepan.  I really want some 1.7i’s after living with the LRS’s for a few months.  I really love the maggie sound!