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| Upgrade from Classe SSP 800 processor Yes indeed the Bryston SP3 is really good when used as an analog stereo preamp in bypass mode for stereo music playbacks, actually a tad better than both the Classe SSP 800 or the Sigma SSP in this regard. However, for surrounds or HT it lacks roo... | |
| Speaker recommendation for Home Theater @wanderingmoo If your budget is around $15k just for speakers and a sub (5.1 setup) without electronics and cables and since this system is strictly for HT or movies and TV shows and stuff I would recommend getting the following B&W new 700 S2... | |
| Bryston 9B ST FIVE CHANNEL vs Rotel RMB-1585 5ch I think the Rotel RMB-1585 will be a better choice for your B&W speakers. They will pair really well together. | |
| Bryston 9B ST FIVE CHANNEL vs Rotel RMB-1585 5ch The Rotel RMB-1585 retails for $3k new. Unless if you can find a used one for around $2k ish. That Bryston is pretty old and you might run into issues and will probably need re-capped. | |
| Upgrade from Classe SSP 800 processor @btw22 Even when used for surround sound movies or HT the SSP 800 has more body and volume and is more balanced tonally than the Lyngdorf IMO but the Lyngdorf MP-50 sounded more exciting with better clarity, tad better details, resolution and bet... | |
| Suggestions for Class D amplifiers with Marantz AV7704 and B&W cdm9nt combo for HT. I am not into class D and not a fan of it. Class D amps are fine to power surround speakers or Atmos overhead ceiling speakers in a HT setup. I would never use class D amps for stereo music playbacks.While it’s true that today current class D desi... | |
| B&K Reference 200.7 vs Rotel RMB-1555 @lightfighter2018 No, do not get an older Rotel RMB-1095 amp. All older Rotel 10xx series amps sounded grainy in trebles, dry and sounded cold. The RMB-1585 is way way better than the RMB 1095. | |
| Why are my SF Venere S Speakers not sounding as warm? Your Marantz SR6012 receiver has no XLR pre-outs. You can use a pair of RCA cables to connect to your Krell stereo power amp. But still for your stereo music playbacks you will need to get a separate dedicated stereo preamp with HT bypass. And con... | |
| Suggestions for Class D amplifiers with Marantz AV7704 and B&W cdm9nt combo for HT. Classe Sigma Amp5 and Theta Droughnout class D. | |
| B&K Reference 200.7 vs Rotel RMB-1555 Get the Rotel RMB-1585. From time to time you could find a used one in used markets for around $2k ish. The RMB-1585 is night and day better than the RMB-1555. not only in the power output dept but better in all areas. much greater dynamic, dynami... | |
| Streaming Preamp Get a new latest version of Linn Akurate DS/DSM with Katalyst DAC architecture. It retails for between $10k to $15k. It is a digital streamer/DAC with preamp built-in. The DSM has analog audio inputs, HDMI, Ethernet, spdif (coax digital), optical ... | |
| Upgrade from Classe SSP 800 processor @btw22 @rshad0000 Don’t get me wrong, the Lyngdorf MP-50 is veer good especially when its Room Perfect properly set up and calibrated. The RP made big difference it helps stirring the surround sound better than the SSP 800. The clarity, resolution... | |
| Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3 Hegel 590, Audio Research Foundation integrated, Gryphon Diablo 300. | |
| Speaker recommendation for Home Theater @wanderingmoo B&W, KEF, Paradigm, Focal are all great for home theater. As for an av processor, if you want to go with the Marantz would recommend to go with a used recently discontinued AV8802/AV8802A. It is a clear step up sonically from the... | |
| Upgrade from Classe SSP 800 processor @btw22 @rshad0000 I don't usually listen to 2ch music in my dedicated HT room as I do have a separate 2ch setup and system in a separate 2ch listening room. So I'm using my HT processor strictly for surround sound movies (4K UHD bluray & Blu-r... |