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Two systems? Why?

I mentioned on another thread that I have two completely different systems, one for HT and one for music. I wonder how many of y'all have taken that approach. Anyone care to comment on your systems and how they differ?

I'll start off.
My HT system: Paradigm Reference Studio 100 v2 mains, Reference CC, Reference ADP surrounds, and Servo 15 sub; Parasound 2500u pre/pro; Parasound 2205AT amp; Toshiba SD5700 DVD; Sony CX90ES CD jukebox; Monster cables.

My music system: JM Lab Mezzo Utopia speakers; Belles 350A amp; Rega Jupiter 2000 CD; various cables. No vinyl and no tubes (gasp).

Persons familiar with this gear will see clearly that I am seeking two quite different goals with these systems.

Others take a moment to share?
bishopwill

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killerpiglet
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Yea, it's a bit crazy. We set up a DD sorround system in the bedroom, where we watch most movies. The living room HT is usually for when guests come over. The stereo system is for 'quality time.'

KP
killerpiglet
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I originally set out to combine both systems, even got a pre with pass trhough. But after hearing how good the 2 channel sounded, I decided to deticate a room solely to it and leave the HT out in the Florida Room.
I'm conentrating solely in improveing the 2 channle, the HT is more than adequate for movies and such (Denon 5700, vr3's front, NHT 1.5 back and NHT center). It can even play a little music if you choose to do that, but why bother with the dedicated system one room over?

KP
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