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Theta Intrepid

I am looking to build a new 5.1 system, with probably a simple preamp (the preamp from an H/K 430 reciever) through a 5-ch and 2-ch amps. I will be running Meadowlark Ospreys L/R, Swift Rears, Swan Center, and Owl Surrounds. Probably will start with Monitor Audio FB210 (x2) for bass, and will be using the H/K's bass management.
I am not sure of what I will pay for the Intrepid, and I'd like a Dreadnaught Ii but don't know how long it will take me to get.
What amps would be suggested to work with the Intrepid - I'm thinking running the surrounds, center and rears off of the Intrepid and getting monoblocks for the front L/R so that i can use those simply for music.

Suggtestions? Comments? anyone have an Intrepid? I've read nothing but rave reviews of Theta stuff, any input there?

Thanks
breitlingdj

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breitlingdj OP
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That would seem to make more sense...i guess. I will be buying whatever i can get on the 'Gon as far as i can tell, so it probably depends on what shows up when. I would love to go with a Dreadnaught Ii w/ 7 channels, but whether or not i can afford it without selling my car (!!!) is a big part of it.

Thanks for the input!
Jon
breitlingdj OP
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I cannot seem to find any Intrepids, maybe they are so great people won't part with them? I do not have overly drastic power needs, and am not driving difficult speakers, most likey B&W CM series or 700 series. I may go with the Meadowlarks, but have not auditioned them. Love to find a Casa II / Dreadnaught II combo for like $3500 (right!)

Thanks for your input, I am still realtively new to this and still have many quesitons as to cables (what's good with what, what are more neutral what are more bright/analytical, etc.) and speakers, there are so many speakers out there for good prices, I don't know where to start except for what i've heard, and that is pretty limited.

Any other suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated, as i dive headlong into what appears to be a neverending search for music the way i like it - smooth, mellow, yet detailed and spacious. Any thoughts?
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