Starting from scratch ..need advice from you


Hi all,

Its been a while since I have been here! I have been pitching into the audio fund for several years now and this may be an odd goal but here goes!

I am changing a "den" over to a room to enjoy movies, music etc, the room is roughly 30 ft x 18 ft , it will be used for movies but audio is the big concern! I am really considering some vintage components , I do have a set of Focal 836 towers but I am leaning towards running two sets of towers up front, I am looking at some 70's model Marantz amps currently but have not made a purchase yet, I am not beyond running several amps but Where it gets complicated I would like to be able to use MP3, Flac, etc, basically mix new technology with old. I know budget is a consideration for all systems and I would like to stay under 10k for amps, a second set of mains, surrounds and equipment needed.

I do tend to listen at higher volume levels from time to time..... dynamic sound, clarity, good mids and highs are a must!

I don't mind at all looking for quality used equipment!

Let me know what you guys think and suggest!

Thanks
128x128real57vetteguy
Two pairs of front speakers and 40 year old amps? I got nuthin'. Good luck with that.
I am not dead set on anything, old or new amps would be fine, I was just leaning towards vintage, but two pairs of fronts and an amp per front or an amp per set of fronts..what would be the problem? I am also not dead set on 2 sets of fronts, that's why I am here, to learn from those who are vastly more knowledgeable than I am!
Melbguy1, have you ever had a chance to listen to Plinius hiato integrated. I have opportunity to by new Vitus RI-100, but can not demo it in my house or anywhere. Do you think Vitus is better overall than Plinius?
Thank you.
the two sets of front speakers would be WEIRD ... SOUNDS like you are trying for a theater type set-up.

vintage tube amps with some Klipschorns or big Altec's would be my choice

I would probably stay 2 channel BUT you could probably use Klipsch Heritage line speakers for center/surround duty