I'm using an Adcom GTP 880 prepro and 2 carver m-400t 2ch amps. I was using one side of a carver tfm-35 for the center, but it's in for service at the moment so I'm running phantom center. I bought one of the m-400t's new in 1985 when 200 wpc was not so common.
I had never had more than 15 wpc and was tired of running out of amp- problem solved.
The carvers produce ZERO heat, they are far and away the coolest running components I own. If I was buying new today, the axiom amp would be my first consideration, followed by Rotel, Adcom, Oddesy, etc. If you're a careful shopper you can score some spectacular 2ch amps used. The Carver m-1.5t was $1k in 1985 and considered a bargain new, you can get a nice one used for less than half that. Same with other brands.
