One approach that gets mentioned frequently is to use a medium-powered receiver then add a stereo power amp for the front speakers. Adding a power amp for the front speakers also frees up more power supply capacity for the center and surrounds, although you still won't get MORE power than the receiver is rated for.
Most receivers seem to be designed to run the same power into all channels which seems wrong to me since the fronts (and maybe center) seem to carry most of the signal.
M60ti, VP180, QS8, M2ti, EP500, PC-Plus 20-39
M5HP, M40ti, Sierra-1
LFR1100 active, ADA1500-4 and -8
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