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I did a quick search and came up empty. So here's the question - I'm transitioning my DAW from a stereo to surround setup. I'm using Cubase SX and have a Focusrite box that gives me the requisite 6 channels of output.

 

What are my options for a 6 channel amp for monitoring and playback? I see Crown makes a couple and QSC has an 8 channel amp. Others worth looking into?

 

Thanks.

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I'd personally stick with powered monitors and a powered sub. They've already "matched" the amp to the speakers....

 

If you're using passive monitoring, I'd just get two stereo amps and a third mono amp. Run the mono on the sub (get a somewhat beefier amp for that purpose - lows gobble headroom for lunch ;) ) and use the two stereo amps for the front and rear speakers.

 

I am not really aware of any multi-channel amps that are specifically designed for control room quality level surround sound - they're all "home theater" type units.

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