Yamaha RX-A2050 Aventage monster-receiver ...

Powerful to say the least, 2x178W continuos at full bandwith and 0.1% THD, possibility do drive 9+2 channels!

I bought one for use as a stereo receiver, just because it is so powerful for the money, comparable stereo amplifiers are much more expensive and with the Yamaha you get ALL kinds of streaming and 2xESS 32-bit high-end DAC:s. Also, everything can be controlled from a smartphone. It's a monster, indeed!

http://www.soundandvision.com/content/yamaha-aventage-rx-a2050-av-receiver-review-test-bench#0IOpGzPMT67gB3Ro.97