3-5 channel amp

newbie Bronze Member Username: Rh1 Post Number: 76 Registered: Jun-04	Posted on Friday, September 10, 2004 - 16:32 GMT I am interested in purchasing an amp to complement my syatem. I am quite inexperienced in this new hobby so your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I recently purchased the following: Kenwood Sovereign A/V receiver, Wharfedale Diamond Center, Wharfedale Diamond 8.3 fronts, and Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 surrounds. I am leaning more towards a good 3 channel amp to run the front and center speakers and leave the surround power up to my receiver. My price range is $500 or less, any suggestions?
KEGGER Gold Member Username: Kegger MICHIGAN Post Number: 1477 Registered: Dec-03	Posted on Friday, September 10, 2004 - 17:21 GMT try audiogon.com and look for anthem or b&k would be my suggestion.
newbie Bronze Member Username: Rh1 Post Number: 77 Registered: Jun-04	Posted on Friday, September 10, 2004 - 17:32 GMT My speakers can handle 125 watts. I know that receiver companies tend to overate their wattage, is this the same with amp companies?
KEGGER Gold Member Username: Kegger MICHIGAN Post Number: 1480 Registered: Dec-03	Posted on Friday, September 10, 2004 - 17:53 GMT generally know with a quality companies amp you should get rated or higher power!
newbie Bronze Member Username: Rh1 Post Number: 78 Registered: Jun-04	Posted on Friday, September 10, 2004 - 18:22 GMT cool, thanks for your help