I also have a parasound preamp with bypass for Home Theater. I disagree with opinions about the center channel, which is important for dialog. I have a dedicated amp for the center channel and KEF LS50 speaker.
Adding Home Theater To 2 Channel System
I have a two channel system that I am very happy with located in a dedicated listening room. I am considering how to add home theater without giving up the two channel sound that I enjoy. My main speakers are Avantgarde UNO’s (horn speakers - 18 ohm, 108 db sensitivity). Avantgarde does not make a center channel speaker. I assume that I will have a problem matching any box speaker center channel speaker with the Avantgarde - my worry is incoherent sound. Is this something I should worry about? Are there center channel speakers that might be a good match (I have been unable to find any obvious candidates ohm/sensitivity match)? Is it likely that I will need to find a new set of front speakers from the same brand as the center speaker?
The rest of my setup: Pass Labs XA 60.8, Audio Research Ref 6 preamp, SME 20/2 turntable, Lumin x1 streamer, Ayon CD player, REL 812/S subs (2)
The rest of my setup: Pass Labs XA 60.8, Audio Research Ref 6 preamp, SME 20/2 turntable, Lumin x1 streamer, Ayon CD player, REL 812/S subs (2)