Re: 3 Channel Amplification for LCR
You've listed some good options within your budget. If it were me I'd get the Emotiva XPA-3 as I've been eyeing the Emo's for a while now, and it would eliminate 2 power cords vs. monoblocks.
Another option would be to try and locate a used Proceed 3 channel amp on Audiogon if there are any floating around.
Here's one: http://www.socalhifi.com/amp-3.php
Ed
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