3 channel amp?

[bykes]

Noob question here, but does anyone make a 3 channel amp? For driving a front sound stage?

Thanks,
bykes

[venomclan]

There are many 3 channel amps, depending on how high end you would like to go. 5 channel amps are more commen and sometimes it is lesser expensive to get a 5 channel and only use 3 of its channels. Check out audiogon.com under multichannel amps as they pop up often.
Venom

[Early B.]

Agreed. You're better off buying a 5-channel amp.

[john22614]

Anthem makes a nice 3 channel amp, the MCA 30. It's not a bad idea if your surrounds are 8 ohms and your fronts are 4. That way, you can use your AVR to push the surrounds and use it's pre outs and your amp for the front and spend less than you would for a new 5 channel amp of the same power.

[cfrizz]

But usually once you amp the 3 front & see what a difference it makes, you then want to amp the back as well. So it is better to get a 5-7 channel amp & be done with it.

All speakers benefit from more power, including the back ones.

[mark090852]

I have a B&K Reference 3220 3 channel amp that I am very happy with. At some point I'll be upgrading my rear surround speakers and will probably look for a couple of Outlaw monoblock amps to power them. As venomclan said, Audiogon.com is a great place to look. That's where I found mine.

[Sherardp]

D-sonic using ICEpower and they go for a great price. Either one these on the botttom page will slam your front end. Check out Magnum 1500 or 750

http://www.d-sonic.net/

[bykes]

Thanks for the info guys.

[edwardm10]

Adcom GFA 5503 is another option

[Mike Reeter]

Adcom GFA 5503 is another option

I've had this amp. powering my front 3 for quite a while...good power for the money...usually bring around 500.-600.

[sucks2beme]

Rotel RB-976. It's 60 WPC in 6 channel mode, but 150 WPC in bridged mode
for three channels. Use only with 8 ohm speakers.
It can be had for much less than some other options.
Saw one in Dallas for $250!