Multi Channel Power Amps

[alcarmichael]

Any reason why a multi channel (5/7 etc) power amp, normally used for home cinema, can't work well as a stereo power amp?

[Mixc]

If its a decent power amp there wont be an issue.
I was using a Bryston 9b st. 5 channel which sounds awesome both for stereo and for multi channel sound.
But have recently switched to a ARC D-115 valve amp which sounds even better.
An Amp is an amp, why the question?

Mick

[alcarmichael]

Because I’m in the process of building a surround sound system and I have too many boxes! I love my current power amp and am wondering what multi channel amplifier if any, I could get which will be able to take its place.

[Macca]

What are you using now?

[alcarmichael]

Avondale ZAP250

[Macca]

That's a tough call then. I think you'll struggle as Avondale amps are very good. I'd live with lots of boxes instead. I mean what does it really matter how many boxes there are?

Or see if Les will knock you up a 5 channel ZAP250 ;)

[alcarmichael]

Because I’m running out of places to put them!!!

[Macca]

Get more shelves or racks. Or rack with more shelves. I've got a five and a three shelf, the 5 has all the av gubbins on it, the 3 has the hifi. Together they don't take up any more space than an armchair. Total number of boxes = 9 (if you count a turntable as a box).

If it is WAF situation, different matter. I'd advise upgrading in that area instead if that is the case.

[alcarmichael]

:lolsign:

It’s not a WAF situation, it’s my house and I’m reasonably single.

I guess I will have to consider your proposal and look into additional racking!

[Macca]

I've always thought that lots of electronic equipment on display is a good look. When I was at college you'd go round to the postgrads' rooms and they had racks of equipment up all the walls to the ceiling, and massive home-built speakers. That was what 'taking it seriously' was all about for me.

I suppose I should have matured a bit in the last 30 years but thankfully it has not happened so far. Had girlfriends that have raised an eyebrow on occasion but never any that complained. I like it so it stays.

[Markiii]

I'm running a 7 channel Arcam p7 and it's very good

[alphaGT]

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Russell

[Antinchip]

Primare amplifiers seem pretty good. I use a 3-channel Primare A3 for HT duties with Croft 7R monos on front/stereo duties. 5 and 7 channel versions come up on eBay from time to time.