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Surround Amp Choices

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I have been looking at upgrading the amp for the front 3 channels on my theater system. I use B&W N802's for the L/R front channels and the matching B&W HTM for the center. The 802's are fine with detail, bass etc., but, I would like to find an amp that better matches their characteristics when I listen to 2 channel stereo music reproduction AND will provide the current they need for additional headroom when listening to home theater. I am consider the following:
Conrad Johnson MF5600
Pass Labs X3
Theta Digital Dreadnaught
Unfortunately, there are NO dealers in my area that carry any of these products, so auditioning them would be very difficult. Any thoughts on matching the speakers with one of these amps?

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Re: Surround Amp Choices - johnnylobster 19:28:36 12/27/01 (1)
I Don't have any experience with the amps mentioned but the Bryston 6B St at 250 x 3 into 8ohms is worth taking a look at. I just ordered one for my floorstanders.
- Also the Bryston 5B-ST - Lasermeister 08:41:20 12/28/01 (0)
  I have the Bryston 5B-ST at 120x3 for my front three channels and am quite pleased with its performance. It has far more power than I can actually use with my 91 dB B&W 640 L&R speakers and 90dB Kef Model 100 center channel, at least at the levels I listen at in my particular room.
  Todd

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