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In Reply to: Processors posted by John B on May 18, 2000 at 10:59:16:
hi,
Got some questions: Is this a combi system; or is the theater going in a seperate room? The best of both worlds is to have both worlds ( i'm a subtle kinda guy). But if 2 systems, preferably in seperate rooms is not an option; there are some tough choices to make.
Btw, there are some genuinely terrific HT amps from guys like CJ,Proceed,EAD. OTOH, i have some real questions about the price/performance ratio of digital amps right now.
Processors typically fall into the $2-3k, 4-5k, or ohmigawd, categories. Take your pick.
I have serious reservations about Class A and even Class AB multi-channel amps in a home theater system. Heat, weight, size and current draw just to name a few. As fond as I am of tube gear, there is no doubt in my mind digital amplifiers will excel in multi-channel applications. If you are not familiar with the Bel Canto Evo digital amplifier it would be worth your while to take a look and listen to one. This is the only solid state amplifier that approaches tube amplification performance without the more obvious drawbacks. A number of digital amps on the market have serious band aid circuits and what I would now consider old school technology. Bel Canto is the first high end company to produce Class T digital products. After owning the Evo amp and hearing many others, tube, SS and digital, I am confident the Bel Canto multi-channel digital amp will really kick and work within the limitations of most homes and budgets for that matter without compromise.
To answer your question, this will be a separate system. I am just looking for leads on some high quality processors and/or preamp/ processors. I'd like to keep the price range around the 3K mark but have an open mind and a flexible budget.
hi,
HT sound is somewhat limited in quality. Which makes me wonder
how much of that very expensive refinement will see the light of day... As for me, i got a middle of the road $2K 6 channel amp years
ago. It does double duty. I have vague thoughts of getting a nicer stereo amp; but i doubt very much it will ever happen.
Anyway, Mart went looking for a top flight processor and wound up
with the EAD. There are a number of good brands out there, but the ones that match your description are $4K and up.
I have a B+K which is nice, but i suspect you want to go for the Proceed or EAD. Most brands do not go for a hi end sound, it's not really a theater type of sound. So you will need to find an acceptable compromise.
If you want a great HT quickly, just pop the checkbook and get
a Proceed or EAD system.
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