I had the same question for my own system. I didn't want the HT corrupting the 2 channel--since 2 channel is really my passion. I went with an pre-amp that as a 2 channel bipass for my 2 channel system. Then I use this bypass for the 2 main channels in the HT system. While it's not important for the general discussion--the preamp is a Mark Levinson 380S, and the HT processor is an EAD Ovation. There are many great 2 channel pre-amps that have this bi-pass option.
Audio and HT - Finding Balance
Long time lurker with a first time post.
The question of the day-month-year (and the one that I find myself very interested in at the moment) seems to be this:
(1) I've got a great audio system and now I'd like to add HT to the mix. What is the best way to keep my great audio set-up (and the flexibility that I've grown accustom to) and add HT? More specifically, if I add HT what is just ok, what is good, and what is great?
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(2) I'm (re) building a system. I'm really interested in great music reproduction, but I would also like HT. Again - what is the best way to add HT? What is just ok, what is good, and what is great?
Two months ago I was in category 1. After a house fire, I now fall into category 2.
I've seen this question asked 100 time in many specific posts, but I'm looking for a general discussion.
Frankly, I'm lost. Thanks in advance.
The question of the day-month-year (and the one that I find myself very interested in at the moment) seems to be this:
(1) I've got a great audio system and now I'd like to add HT to the mix. What is the best way to keep my great audio set-up (and the flexibility that I've grown accustom to) and add HT? More specifically, if I add HT what is just ok, what is good, and what is great?
-or-
(2) I'm (re) building a system. I'm really interested in great music reproduction, but I would also like HT. Again - what is the best way to add HT? What is just ok, what is good, and what is great?
Two months ago I was in category 1. After a house fire, I now fall into category 2.
I've seen this question asked 100 time in many specific posts, but I'm looking for a general discussion.
Frankly, I'm lost. Thanks in advance.