Which 7 channel amp for growing system?


I am looking to move to a single 7 channel amp from my current HK PA5800 5 channel. I would like to keep the price in the "affordable" (spouse definition) range. Here are the system specs:

The pre is a B&K Ref 21 - this is a Ref 20 that B&K folks updated to Ref 50 processing and added the 6th and 7th channel speaker outs. The speakers are Dynaudio 122 center, Dyn 42 L/R main, SpeakerCraft MT6-2 in-walls for the two surrounds and the two rears. The sub will probably be a DefTech Super Cube I. The room is 17' x 15' (carpeted floor) with a 10' ceiling. The left side of the room is actually open to a kitchen and nook area.

Some of the current possibilities:

Anthem PVA7
B&K AV125.7
Adcom GFA-7607
ATI 1807
Outlaw 7100 or 770
I also hear that NAD has a new 7 channel amp
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I'd get a Theta Digital Dreadnaught II, which you can configure as you like. Three 225w modules and two 100w x2 modules would seem like and ideal setup.

Tom.
EAD makes very good preamp. I have matched it with the SimAudio titan 7 channel. My goal was music as well as HT. You won't be disappointed if you further upgrade (e.g. speakers) in the future. When I was recently evaluating amps, I found the ones that you listed as possible choices lacking when compared to the simaudio. The titan is a large solid state amp: 13" high x 19" wide by 27" depth. It has XLR input for each channel. I recently saw a used one on Audiogon at a very good price.
I second Dans recomendation of the Integra Research RDA-7!

Awsome amp for the $$ can be found used for under $2K.
Well I've worked in 1 av store and 5 high end av stores over the last 10 years. And I still have yet to find a better value in both sonics and "cash outlay" than the Outlaw 100 watt x 7 amp! It's a killer deal all around.
While I have yet to see ATI's amp you're refering to, I can say that those ATI's are pretty clean, clear, and extended from my past experkiences. STill, for like $700 new, you can't go wrong as a first 7 channel amp with the outlaw!..it's no loose situation there, indeed.
I have responded to various threads over the past year or so regarding the decision to acquire a 7.1 channel systems. Obviously, every audio and HT buff has the right to assemble the system that pleases them, and I do not mean in any way to disparage your intent. However, you might find a discussion from Bryston's newsletter about 6.1 and 7.1 channel systems informative. Go to the following links for some useful commentary about 6.1 and 7.1 channel HT:

1. http://www.bryston.ca/newsletters/55_files/vol5is5.html
(article titled "Encode vs. Decode Dilemma")

2. http://www.bryston.ca/newsletters/64_files/vol6is4.html
(main article: "The Great Capitulation")
Do not forget the Integra Research (Balanced Audio Designes aka - BAT, DESIGNED this AMP!

It is VERY good!

7 channels, excellent in 2 channel, wonderful for HT!

Dan