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Which Classe Amps?

I have a new home theater which will be used 30% for movies and 70% for music. I have four Thiel Powerpoints for the surrounds and a Martin Logan Theater center, with a pair of ML Odysseys for the Fronts.

I am considering a Classe CAV-150 for the 4 Thiels, with two channels bridged (it is a 6 channel amp) for the Theater center channel. I would then add a Classe CA-301 for the Odysseys.

What does everyone think? Will I have enough power or should I "bite the bullet" and go with a CAV-500, CA-401 combination? Is this extra power worth the cost?
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Thanks to everyone so far. I think the 301 or 401 is clearly called for on the Odysseys. I just can't decide if the CAV-500 or CAV-150 is appropriate for the Powerpoints. I currently have the Powerpoints hooked up to my Yamaha 2095 Receiver and they reveal a nice soundstage at 25% power on the dial (110 WPC), so I think they are possibly a little more efficient than other speakers.

More thoughts, anyone?
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