Gallo 3.1 Mains...What for the surrounds-Center

Thanks! Great to hear the 3.1's can handle center duty. Will just concentrate on the rears for now and see if my setup will mimic what you have found. Not having to have the center frees funds for the A'Diva ti's.
For now I will be running my mains through a B&K Ref 20 and powering with a Bryston 2bst. H/T is handled with a Denon 2802 used as a pre for surrounds with a B&K 5 channel amp.
Next planned upgrade is for a h/t pre but it may be a while. I prefer buying used and with the new formats I'll wait till there are some choices and reviews.
Depending on how the 3.1's sound with the Bryston it is possible I could look into another amp befor the pre.. Just have to wait and see.
Had a similar experience to your Rotel to Bel Canto when I added the Bryston to my old Denon ht receiver. Just couldn't believe how much I had been missing.
Thanks again,
Steve

Rw,
Just what I needed. Two post and two different points of view.
Seriously, I do appreciate your opinion and suggestions. May have to start with phantom for center and the A'divas for the rear and just see how it sounds. Might even try one of the A'divas as a center just to see how it performs.
You can be sure I will be watching for one of those "killer deals"
Thanks again,
Steve

RW
Will keep it in mind. Love trickle down.
Just looked at your system and must admit a bit of jealousy. My wife will never let me move my speakers that far in front of the rest of the system. Just the price we pay.
Steve

Thanks again. Seems there are several gallo owners here and their experience is appreciated.
For now, due to finances, I will either have to use my paradigm center or go phantom. Having just gotten the Gallos I have not taken the time to really experiment but initial impression is that the 3.1's will handle center duty pretty well. If I happen to fine a deal on the av center that would be great.
Jaggr
I too am looking for a new receiver or pre that will handle the new formats. My emphasis will be on 2 channel sound but want the best of both. May be a while since I buy most of my equiptment used but that does give time for formats to settle and getting the bugs out.
Appreciate all the input.
Steve