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Power rating 2 channel vs 5 channel

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Jeff

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I'm currently shopping for a A/V receiver on a budget and have come across a curiosity that can be explained, but I can't seem to to get a good answer as the the impact.
Here comes the question....
I see receivers rated at say 100 watts X 2 RMS, 20 - 20k, .05% THD; 100 watts X 5, 1k, .05% THD. Obviously you don't get a full 100 watts RMS across the entire frequency range in 5 channel, but what does that mean in terms of sound quality? Doesn't this just mean I get less watts across the entire frequency range? Should I even be concerned with this spec? The sales people I've dealt have knocked the above practice (for good reason) but the couldn't tell me how detrimental it would/could be.

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Re: Power rating 2 channel vs 5 channel RBP 22:50:00 07/22/00 (0)
Generally 5 channel recievers do not have the "Balls" to produce full bandwidth all channels driven at the same time.
No worry, the DVD standard will incorporate enough staggering to compensate for power supply deficiencies.
Two channel will always have more headroom, unless you buy an amp like McIntosh...designed for it...not a typical receiver..
I do not tax amplifiers to that point, but if you could build 6 amps, and six preamps...( mono) with separate power supplys, It would outperform any receiver.

Have fun and test.

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