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| Integrateds vs Emotiva XPA-2 + $600 AVR as preamp You're welcome and it was very nice to assist. You are wise to start thinking of a quality 2 channel rig now for the best possible stereo reproduction and building the multi-channel HT system around this solid base afterwards. Good luck and be sur... | |
| Integrateds vs Emotiva XPA-2 + $600 AVR as preamp Now I am clear. Glad that I was on the right track all along. That being said, I am a big fan of combination HT and 2 Channel systems using a bypass feature. I really feel its the best of both worlds in one installation.So you have a receiver and ... | |
| Integrateds vs Emotiva XPA-2 + $600 AVR as preamp Just a little confused. Are you building a 2 channel only system or multi channel because you mention using an AVR as a pre-amp. I would recommend against using the AVR as the 2 channel pre-amp sections in most AVR's are simply an after thought an... | |
| Want your input before making a speaker decision I agree with Internetmin that a system should be built around either electrostats or dynamics and not mixed. They really are two entirely different sounding speakers. But it appears you have already mixed them by using the Krell, a dynamic, as you... | |
| B&W 683's- Use another center or HTM 61? Ideally you should choose a center from the same manufacturer and series (in the case B&W 600 series) to match your L/R mains. Manufacturers voice match speakers in a given series for multi channel applications. So I would definitely mate the ... | |
| Is naim and B&W a good match? Since you asked about the Marantz PM5S2, I would tend to lean this way. This Marantz is part of their reference line and is in a whole different league than their AV gear. It just doesn't seem to be as well received here in the USA vs. other forei... | |
| Ebay LP Purchases I could not imagine buying a used LP from anyone over the internet that I could not physically take out of the jacket and inspect for myself New and sealed however are no problem. I guess I am fortunate to live in an area that has used record show... | |
| AV Processor Question The AVR market is just more competitive with mainstream manufacturers having to bring new models to market every year with the latest bells and whistles. If you compare current AVR models to the same manufacturers pre-pro (providing they make one)... | |
| weakest link? what would you upgrade? Sounds like you have a great home theater system Bill. With the exception of souce components, I can't think a reason to change the Speakers and Amp. Even the Pioneer acting as a pre-pro is a solid link if you do not need HDMI 1.4 and it sounds li... | |
| AV Processor Question The best value is to get the cheapest AVR with Pre-Outs that has the latest lossless decoding and HDMI protocol (1.3 vs 1.4)that you need. Don''t worry about paying for amplification that will go unused. As you already found out, a dedicated pre-p... | |
| Which speakers should I get. $500-$1000 Nothing to scoff about. Your budget allows for a wide variety of good speakers, both new and used. But first, there is no such thing as the "best" speaker at any given price point, new or used. There is only the "best" speaker for you and this wil... | |
| Good AVR to Power B&W 683's Your Marantz is a good AVR that has the latest HMDI 1.4 and decoder capabilities - it also has a full set of pre-outs. Absolutely no reason to chnage this receiver. Get the B&W 683's over the 684's right now. The 683 is a much better speaker a... | |
| time to upgrade amp No problem Goulsonc. Whether amps sound different or the same if operated within their specs is debatable and has been argued for years. I won't go down that road. I do believe though that all amps are not created equal in terms of their quality o... | |
| time to upgrade amp Being an owner myself, of course I am partial to Parasound. Since you mention the Halo on your short list above, then why not a Halo A-52? You already have the C2 prepro and it would be a proper match. I know you can get A-52 factory refurbs with ... | |
| Topnotch BluRay Concert..... My two reference BluRays for concerts are - RUSH, Snakes and Arrows and Heart, Live in Seattle. Audio and HD Video are outstanding on both. |