Currently, Elemental Designs has a Simplifi 5.1 digital amp for $225. http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_126&products_id=696&osCsid=b0595b26f88f677c5b55c7a74b0451fe The Simplifi 7.1 amp is $250. http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_126&products_id=697 I have no idea if these are good or not.