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Best used 5 channel amp for under $3k?
If you could find an EAD powermaster 2000 at the top of your price range, I would snatch it up. The caveat to that is that I would make sure it has the Plitron (spelling?) transformer which was used in later versions of the amp because of problems... 
Looking for best sounding satellite/sub system
I sold my Martin Logan Quests and Logos and EAD PM 2000 and recently purchased Anthony Gallo Due's for right, left and center and Gallo's larger version of the nucleus called the A'Diva's for surrounds driven by a B&K AVR 505 and supplemented ... 
best sub-sat system for less than $2000
Anyone heard the Linn Classik Movie System (the integrated DVD/prepro/5 channel amp with or without the classik speaker system or know where I could obtain it? Thanks for the input. 
Electrostatic speaker cables...
I have had good results with alphacore MI2 biwire cables between an EAD powermaster 2000 and ML quest z's. 
What is the best universal speaker cables?
Alpha core MI2(in my case biwire)and MI3. They are a bargain at their price point. I have not auditioned their silver series, which are a bit more pricey. 
Cool Amp Stands - what to get at a good price?
Salamander synergy series in color of your choice with optional silver colored feet (beautiful). Multiple accessories (doors, panels, cable managers,etc. available as well. 
what is the best speaker cables for martin logan
I have tried harmonic tech and liked the sound, but prefer my cheaper alphacore goertz MI2 biwire cables. They seem to soften the somewhat dry and analytical sound of the logans (quest z's). Associated equipment include EAD PM 2000, which I love, ... 
Room Treatments to Minimize Interactions
Get ahold of the Chris at ASC (acoustic sciences corp) at www.tubetrap.com. I use their products and think they are well worth their cost. Chris can help you with your specific room and set up. 
confused about amp
If your budget is limited (as at least mine is) I would advise either obtaining two monoblocs for the main speakers (if music is a priority) and a three channel amp for the other speakers, OR a good five channel amp (I own the EAD PM2000 and am ve... 
Which amp is better...
I have not heard the Bryston, but have demo'd the Proceed. I elected to buy an EAD powermaster 2000. It had more bass extension (with my low impedence speakers, martin logans), more power, better looking, highly regarded by stereophile guide to ho... 
Revel Performa B15 Sub
I heard it with its accompanying amp with salons, the revel center and surrounds. the source was the proceed PDMT, proceed pre-pro, and proceed HPA 2 and amp 3. The room had flat panel wall treatments, but no bass traps. I thought the bass was una... 
Yamaha DSP-3090
I often change the volume of the rear (especially) speakers secondary to differences in encoded material and if I am using one of the sound fields, as there is no feature to set the preferred volume levels for each sound field. Let you ears be you... 
Room Acoustic Treatment
www.tubetrap.com, echobusters.com, also the corning web site. Hope this helps. 
Amplifier suggestions
EAD powermaster 2000 can be had used for a little over your stated price. Effortless, musical, with tight, deep bass. Can handle 1 ohm loads with ease. Provides 400 watts into 8 ohms x five channels with all channels driven. With dynamic energy st... 
What the heck is Resolution Audio
Yes, the CD 55 has balanced outputs. I don't know about driving 7 meters of cable.