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How to get 2 Channel and Home theater in one packa

Question for a friend

Any suggestions to get excellent 2 channel and HT in one package. Serious 2 channel that means not Denon HT receivers or what ever.

Budged for amplification ~ $3000 so used pre power is possible.
Any ideas please, has to have 5 c or 2 c option in a single system. I am looking for the best possible way to get both:)

Thanks
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elevick
2,638 posts
 
Anthem avm-20 with matching 5 channel amp should fit in the budget (used).
elevick
2,638 posts
 
I totally disagree with these guys.
They end up processing music through a mediocre receiver and then run it on a really nice 2 channel rig-it degrades the sound.
Also, you really should have equal sound/speakers/amplification through your front 3 channels to get a really nice sound field and imaging for theater. You'll never get good theater sound the way described above (lousy dvda & sacd also).
That's why I'd recommend a really nice pre/pro (lexicon, anthem, B&k...). Great stereo & theater in one package. Some of these will even have 2 channel pass through to avoid any degredation of sound quality.
elevick
2,638 posts
 
I still will stick to my Anthem pre/pro/tuner with 2 channel mode which bypasses all HT processing when I want.
In addition, it allows me to enjoy DVD/A and SACD when I feel like it.
Yes, I do have a 2 channel tube system upstairs but find myself using less and less.
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