HT and 2-channel music setup - New Ideas?


I have a Thiel CS2.4 as main front speakers, CS1.6 rear surround speakers, MCS1 as center and SS1 as subwoofer. Thinking of using Pass Labs X5 as amplifier. I have the following options for pre amp:
Bryston SP1.7
Simaudio Stargate
EAD Threatermaster 8800pro
I am into serious HT and 2-channel music. Any experience with the above?
Regards
Ken
drken80da17

Showing 1 response by jason321

I love the EAD, because in my experience, nothing is as good at both 2-ch and HT. Many of the high-end pre/processors usually do the HT great, but have a skinpy 2-ch. delivery. Given that I (and most people, I assume) listen to much more music than movies, the 2-ch. reproduction is very important, and EAD delivers on it.

The system is also very user friendly and remarkably adjustable and agile. Having gone through numerous pre/pro's over the last ten years (including Fosgate, Acurus, Aragon, Parasound), since I found the EAD 3 years ago, I know I would never go back.