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Additional 2-channel amp recommendation to extend 7.2.4 to 9.2.4 setup

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Hi, I'm in process of building a dedicated home theater room and initially thought of doing 7.2.4 system. However during the build I pre-wired everything for 9.2.4. The primary processor and amplifier are Emotiva XMC-2 and XPA-11Gen3. Should I decide to add two more channels, any recommendations on a 2-channel power amp (that can be rack-mounted)? I could get XPA-2 but at $1000+ that looks like an overkill for my setup. Any other recommendations? I'd like it to have XLR inputs, the power output doesn't need to be anything extravagant. I think 150-300W per channel is more than enough for the size of my room.
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@Alex Vakulenko not sure which ones you can get in Canada but I think crown, qsc and outlaw all have rack mount stereo amps?
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Has anyone heard of Gemini amplifiers? E.g. XGA-2000 is rack-mountable, has XLR connections, and costs only $200 (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002JM3IEW). I wonder if there is a catch here.
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Alex Vakulenko said:
Has anyone heard of Gemini amplifiers? E.g. XGA-2000 is rack-mountable, has XLR connections, and costs only $200 (Gemini XGA-2000 Professional Power Ampflier (2000W): Amazon.ca: Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio). I wonder if there is a catch here.
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Bottom tier quality.

Consider a Behringer a800 amplifier. Tests were great on ASR and you can get them for about $250 if you shop around.

www.audiosciencereview.com

Behringer A800 Stereo Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Behringer A800 Class D Stereo Amplifier. It is on kind loan from a member. The A800 costs US $299 including free shipping from multiple sites. The member who loaned it me has done a youtube video of it which you can see by clicking on this...
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