McIntosh and Theta Digital are considerations that have come up. Also, the Cine Nova (read nothing but good things about them) - Steve, what do you have paired with the Grande 5 for your 7.1? Another option could be the Odyssey Stratos 3+2 combo, with an additional stereo 2 later for 7.1...
Got that to spend. Need 5 channels (will upgrade to 7.1 later). Either a single amp or 3+2 would work,..................will power Def Tech speakers........Thanks.
I currently have an Onkyo 898 driving my Def Tech speakers (2004tl's, CLR 2500, BP2X's) and wanted to begin my migration to separates with an amp or two. I've been drawn to the Odyssey Stratos (3+2), but have also read good things about McCormack, or perhaps even the Sim Audio Moon (a bit more...