Receiver with required features

[j_garcia]

XPA-3 is on sale right now, but is about $100 above the XPA-200 still. IMO, the XPA-200 is most likely what I'd recommend too. The XPA-3 would be looking forward for when you get the matching center

 

[wtrimble]

If you want something that isn't a pro amp with plenty of wattage I'd look at the XPA 200.

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What would be a pro amp be? What do you mean by that?

XPA-3 is on sale right now, but is about $100 above the XPA-200 still. IMO, the XPA-200 is most likely what I'd recommend too. The XPA-3 would be looking forward for when you get the matching center

Thanks for the recommendations though I'm confused about the input connections on the amps... just one connection per channel? What kind of connection is that? Do AVR have that kindof output to it?

 

[j_garcia]

What would be a pro amp be? What do you mean by that?

"Pro" amp refers to something that would be used in a professional studio or like at a concert, etc... So not exactly intended for home, but you can still use one and it will do the same job.

Thanks for the recommendations though I'm confused about the input connections on the amps... just one connection per channel? What kind of connection is that? Do AVR have that kindof output to it?

Yes, one connection per channel. Not all AVRs have them, you need one with preamp outputs for the channels you intend to amplify. Some have them just for the main R&L channels and others have them for all channels.