Is it as easy as just replacing my preamp for one with a pass through setting and use the Rotel with the ARC amp for 7.1 surround and the ARC alone for dedicated 2 channel? Then decide on speakers.
Complete Makeover
I have 2 systems right now, a two channel music only and a separate HT system. I'm considering consolidating them into one combined system in a dedicated listening room and would like some ideas and suggestions. I'm willing to sell everything and want to end up with something that sounds at least as good as my two channel system and have HT capability as well. I've been using an old Panasonic DVD player until the Hi Res DVD landscape becomes a little clearer. Here's what I currently have. Your suggestions are appreciated.
Two Channel:
ARC 100.2
ARC LS15
B&W 802 MatrixIII
Linn Ikemi
HT:
Rotel 1055
Paradigm Studio 60v3 with cc450
Infinity rears and sub from old sub/sat system
Rega Planet (original)
Panasonic DVD Player
Budget wise, I'd like to keep the additional out of pocket cost to a few grand in addition to selling/trading my current components.
Two Channel:
ARC 100.2
ARC LS15
B&W 802 MatrixIII
Linn Ikemi
HT:
Rotel 1055
Paradigm Studio 60v3 with cc450
Infinity rears and sub from old sub/sat system
Rega Planet (original)
Panasonic DVD Player
Budget wise, I'd like to keep the additional out of pocket cost to a few grand in addition to selling/trading my current components.