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In Reply to: Hot Setup? Pre/Pro for HT and 2ch posted by Bry on May 31, 2001 at 12:46:38:
ADCOM GTP 760 preamp/processor. ADCOM 5700 5-ch THX power amp. Panasonic DVD-A10 DVD-Audio/Video player. Most of my listening is stereo, but I use the 5.1 Direct mode on the 760 for ALL listening because it's a thru-put with no processing in the path. You'll need five, full range 'speakers plus a sub. I use KEF all around with a REL sub. The REL's are fed by both the .1 sub output and, thanks to the Nutrik connector, the front left/right speaker line terminals on the amp (so the sub is engaged no matter what format disc is played). The 5700 is comprised of 5, seperate mono amps--independant for each channel. Each only activated as required, so I'm not blowing power thru all channels when I only want two.People who say HT rigs are terrible for stereo are right and wrong.
"Right"
Don't go with some one-box reciever, at any cost, and expect "audiophile quality" stereo listening. And video circuts are just plain noisy. I actually reach behind the peramp and switch off the video processor (and another thing I like about this unit is that it's possible to DO that) when not watching DVD-Video (which is most of the time).
"Wrong"
Many of the "Never mix HT and Music" people are tube and LP cultists to begin with. Well meaning and entitled to their opinions they may be, just don't expect open minds (or ears) when it comes to emerging technology!
You can, of course, spend a LOT more money than this set-up requires. But the "HT" component of this rig is very satisfying. And the audio, my personal main concern, is excellent. Good luck. -b
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