If you are in no hurry there might be some great deals after New Years. Just make a list of amps you would buy and then watch for the deals. Also ask the shops if they have any left over gear (that one piece that never sold). I've been able to find the odd piece of equipment marked down by 50% sometimes this way and it still comes with a full warranty.
Also echoing that finding a good 5 channel amp might be easier and then you can use the last 2 channels for a second zone if you wish.
Adding to the list of brands: Parasound/Halo
Also echoing that finding a good 5 channel amp might be easier and then you can use the last 2 channels for a second zone if you wish.
Adding to the list of brands: Parasound/Halo