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Classe, Sunfire, or EAD

I'm upgrading to home theater and have been looking for a decent processor to buy. My music is important, and want to get a processor thats good for 2 channel audio as well.

Have been looking at the Sunfire theater grand 2, the Classe ssp 25/30, and the EAD line. These three are all pretty much within the same price range, and dont really want to spend more.

I have to say, that i've been leaning toward the Sunfire. I have seen several reviews stating that the theater grand #1 was very bright, but the newest version (#2) it quite different and warm. I HATE BRIGHT!!!!

I currently have a pair of M/L SL3's for my front channels and intend on getting a M/L cinema for the center. Surrounds and sub will have to come later do to budget. I have three amps that will drive the fronts and center fine.

Would appreciate your input or experience with these three products, or any others in the same price range I should be looking at.

Steve
sfrounds
hotrod
60 posts
 
buy the tg2.I find it outstanding, sure their is better ,is a bargain buy, my 2 channel is levinson and the tg2 is every bit of95percent as good. you pay a lot for that last 5percent. speakers are all ml theatr,prodigy rear statement2s front, I like being able to play front and rears in two channel with a party mode they call it and have separate volume for each.
hifinerd
33 posts
 
I don't know if I could really help you but my set-up are Martin Logan SL-3 front and Rear with Logos for center. As for subwoofer I am using a Genesis 9000. With these speakers they are power by my EAD PowerMaster 2000 and Meridian 561 for Pre/Pro. As for source I am using a Wadia 8 CD Transport. All connected by Synergistic Research Cable all around and power protected by PS Audio. I personally like my setup very much for music and home theater. I have been changing from equipments to equipments and I am pretty much settle down due to lack of money and very happy with my setup.

If you have any questions about my equipments feel free to contact me. Good Luck finding what suits your ears and have fun.

Bill
once_bitten
36 posts
 
When I was in your position I listened to the EAD, but was much more impressed by the sound, ability to upgrade, and the customer service offerred by the Proceed AVP. Give it a listen. Good Luck
michaela
314 posts
 
Here's just another way to go. My room started out as a home theater room and I increasing wanted to add 2 channel. I had a B&K Reference 20 for my pre-amp processor. Its okay on 2 channel but its real strength is video. I decided to keep the B&K and add a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 tube preamplifer.The SF 1 has a surround sound processor loop whereby I can run my B&K through it for movies and use the SF 1 for music. The sound on both now is incredible. I would only imagine that a tube preamp would sound great with you ML's. The best part of this is that you can buy both used for around the same price as the units you listed. Anyway, just a thought for you. Regards, Mike.
dano242
1 posts
 
I did the same as the last post. Added a
sonic frontiers line 2.
Now 2 channel sounds stunning and I
have a rotel 976 doing surround.

Dan
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