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In Reply to: Re: 'transparent' HT posted by Estes on March 16, 2003 at 04:10:35:
I guess what I could do is pick up another LK85 - the same stereo pre-amp that I'm using to bi-amp my main speakers actively (there's a lot of them used on Audiogon). Then I could even get an active crossover card for the Linn center channel speaker, and use both channels of the LK85 to power the center.Then I'd have the same type of amplification 'across the front'.
Of course, if I went with a processor rather than a receiver, I'd need a second stereo amp for the surrounds.
Hmmm. So many possibilities.
Thanks for the feedback.
JBC
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Getting a seperate preamp for the center is needlessly complicated. In a HT system, sound takes a back seat to picture. Basically you want a HT system that does NOT affect 2 channel sound quality, and has decent sound. Thus my suggestion, processor/ 3 channel amp will work fine (that is what I use). Also, with a reciever, you could use it to power the centre and rears and use the PRE AMP Outs to go to your 2 channel preamp. The main thing is to try and keep it simple. The more electronics you put in, the worse it will sound.
Hi Estes:Thanks for the feedback. I actually made a typo - the LK85 is a power amp - not a pre-amp... and, yes, I agree with you, a separate pre-amp for the center channel would be a waste.
I think what I'll try first is the Arcam receiver. It's one of the few HT receivers I've found that can provide enough current for a 4 ohm speaker, and it doesn't sound too strained doing it. Of course, it would have more than enough juice for the surrounds.
If, at that point, I find that the center channel sounds strained, then I can chuck in an LK85 power amp to power the center. Though, I strongly suspect, once I have the 5-channels, I'll decide enough is enough, and I'll focus my efforts once again on 2-channel sound.
There. That makes sense.
Cheers,
JBC
Okely Dokey! If you set the centre for "small" (i.e., nothing below 50 Hz) I don't think you will overload a decent center speaker. The Arcam will be quite good and I am sure you will be happy.
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