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Magneplanar 1.7s to Recruit New Audiophile?

I may be asked for advice on an office/retreat system over a garage or poolhouse to be completed this summer.

Although the budget could be $5-10K plus, this would presumably be if domineering wives or architects were expecting an array of in wall speakers, Creston touch panels and multi channel home theatre junk blah blah blah.

There is hope, however, because this person genuinely loves music and movies.

Therefore, I am hoping to somehow propose the following:

* Oppo Blu Ray / Universal player
* Lenovo or Apple notebook for Pandora, music and movies
* Benchmark DAC / Pre 1
* Odyssey Khartago Monoblocks
* Magneplanar 1.7s
* Signal Cable cables throughout
* Sony LED HDTV from Costco

If anyone thinks they could do better for the money, please let me know,but to me, that would be a great little system for music or movies!
cwlondon

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magfan
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Can't argue with Bryston and Magnepan. Or ARC, either.
As for ICE amps? Well, the W4S gets some good press. Bel Canto is on any short list or perhaps even PSAudio (pre loved).
Spectron? lots of $$$.

Sony? I, too, was a long time fan. I bought a 19" trinatron when they 1st came out. It lasted for 20+ years. My 'new' SXRD? Won't go 1/3rd that.

Hot rodded MMG? Sub? Modded 1.6s?

Something like THIS:: http://www.indiespinzone.com/magnestand.html
may help WAF...if it comes to that. They are Beautiful to look and reviews indicate improved sound over 'stock'.

Isn't it fun spending OPM?
magfan
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With the exception of the Sony TV, I'm on board......in principle.
I've had some bad luck recently with Sony. My SXRD is dying from the same disease every RPTV made by Sony has died........

I'd go with a 'd' amp, too. An ICE based amp would be nice.

Top of the line Vizeo, perhaps?

Send wives to spa for weekend while you and your buddy 'do the deed'.
magfan
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I don't know about current practices, but at one point bi/di pole surrounds were part of either the Dolby or THX standards? Do I remember right?
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