Recommendation for HT w/Vandersteen 2Ce


I'm just getting started in setting up my HT. I've got a few decent components worth keeping + 10K to spend.

Here what I got (that I'm keeping):
Vandersteen 2Ce
MIT T4 bi-wire cables
Kimber / MIT interconnects
Cheap satellite rear speakers

Here are my planned purchases:
Vandersteen VCC (center chan)
Vandersteen 2W (Subwoofer)
Philips DVD50QAT (prog scan w/Faroudja chipset)
Pioneer Elite 720 HDTV

Heres what I need some help with (which brands/models):
Digital video interconnects
Power amp
Pre proc.

Should I go with a 5-chan amp or use multiple 2-channel amp? Other suggestions?

Thanks in advance!
dema

Showing 1 response by dminches635c

I also own a pair of 2CEs as well as a VWq and a Vcc. My other components are an Aragon Soundstage and an Aragon 8008x3.

Before buying the amplifier my local dealer lent me several amps including a Bryston and a B&K. I spent several hours rotating the 3 amps and came away with a definitive liking of the Aragon. In fact, my decision was quite easy. The clarity of the Aragon sound over the other 2 amps was quite surprising. I never would have guessed I'd hear such a great difference.

Originally I had a Chiro C-800 as my pre/processor but have been overjoyed by the Soundstage. The 2-channel sound is stunning.

David