jsbranham7 - I think you may have mentioned some options that might really work for you. For starters, that Marantz SR7012 just might do it for you. We happen to have a den w/ Paradigm Studio 100s up front, Paradigm Studio center & surrounds, and an SVS sub. We've gone both ways w/ an external amp - B&K or Odyssey. And right now it's neither of them - we're bi-amp'ing the front channels directly from the 7012. Got that SR7012 on an absolutely super deal (so that may help a little to make things sound darned decent to one of us). Anthem is good stuff, too - that's prob. my next choice (but it'll never beat the price for our 7012). If you can get such a deal or try 'em either could be highly recommended.
Help! Receiver or preamp? Im overwhelmed...
I need some help. Been gone for years and much has changed and Im just overwhelmed with the years of info on the forums. I dont want to make a foolish decision and would so appreciate the communities gracious knowledge and assistance.
Im 75% music and 25% HT.
Gear:
Paradigm Studio 100 v4 mains Paradigm CC690 center
Paradigm V2monitor surrounds
SVS PB13 Ultra Sub
Emotiva XPA 5 amp (200x5)
Keeping all the above
The old 5 channel Rotel HT1055 receiver (no HDMI) needs to upgrade even though I love the sound! Im fine with 5.1 and not interested in Atmos. Im also fine with a used item. What do you reccomend for some killer sound and updated HDMI?
Im 75% music and 25% HT.
Gear:
Paradigm Studio 100 v4 mains Paradigm CC690 center
Paradigm V2monitor surrounds
SVS PB13 Ultra Sub
Emotiva XPA 5 amp (200x5)
Keeping all the above
The old 5 channel Rotel HT1055 receiver (no HDMI) needs to upgrade even though I love the sound! Im fine with 5.1 and not interested in Atmos. Im also fine with a used item. What do you reccomend for some killer sound and updated HDMI?