Hi all, I'm toying with the thought of building a [URL=http://www.linkwitzlab.com/orion_ec.htm]Linkwitz Orion[/URL] . It needs six channels of amp power. Doing this the conventional way would require 3 stereo amps. No thanks. There are 6 channel power amps from the HT scene, among them the Belcanto. Is it competitive with a really good conventional power amp (I'm currently using an Accuphase E408 integrated which seems to be rather good)? Alternatively, should I build a DIY amp like Michael (I'd go for a less pretty case and save some money)? I'm a bit wary of switching amps. I had a TACT Millenium at home for a while and it didn't do much for me. I'm also more than a bit afraid that all that switchery will muck up the sound of my analog rig. I think the only waý to keep switch mode power supplies from sullying the mans would be one of them Never Connected thingies, but they don't come large enough for power amp duties. Or should I build a conventional 6 channel amp, for example using Avondale's modules? Or should I just forget about all this, stick with 2 channel and build a passive crossover?