Hello - I'm in the process of budgeting for my new home entertainment system as I move into a new condo. It's a fairly small space, so I would like to build a stereo system and eventually build up to 5.1 when I purchase a townhouse in 2-3 years. The loudspeakers I've selected are Paradigm Studio 60 v4, with no subwoofer. I'll also be purchasing a Sharp Aquos LC-37D90U LCD and Denon DVD-2930CI. The system will be for 60% movies and 40% music (primarily rock, electronica, metal, blues, accoustic, etc).
For my receiver / seperates I've narrowed my selections down to:
1. Rotel RSX-1057 receiver
2. Rotel RSX-1057 receiver + Rotel RB-1070 two channel poweramp
3. Rotel RSX-1057 receiver + Rotel RB-1080 two channel poweramp
4. Rotel RSX-1057 receiver + Rotel RMB-1075 five channel poweramp
I haven't had an opportunity to audition these systems with the Paradigm speakers as I'll be purchasing through two different dealers. Would the receiver on its own, without a poweramp, do these loudspeakers justice? I can't justify the price of a dedicated pre-pro, so I'm looking to start with just a receiver. I don't mind upgrading over time (e.g. trading up a two channel poweramp for a five channel poweramp in the future). Does anyone have any recommendations towards these purchases and eventual upgrade path?
I do intend to eventually purchase a matching centre channel and surround speakers, along with an SVS 20-39 PC-Plus subwoofer.
Thanks in advance!
For my receiver / seperates I've narrowed my selections down to:
1. Rotel RSX-1057 receiver
2. Rotel RSX-1057 receiver + Rotel RB-1070 two channel poweramp
3. Rotel RSX-1057 receiver + Rotel RB-1080 two channel poweramp
4. Rotel RSX-1057 receiver + Rotel RMB-1075 five channel poweramp
I haven't had an opportunity to audition these systems with the Paradigm speakers as I'll be purchasing through two different dealers. Would the receiver on its own, without a poweramp, do these loudspeakers justice? I can't justify the price of a dedicated pre-pro, so I'm looking to start with just a receiver. I don't mind upgrading over time (e.g. trading up a two channel poweramp for a five channel poweramp in the future). Does anyone have any recommendations towards these purchases and eventual upgrade path?
I do intend to eventually purchase a matching centre channel and surround speakers, along with an SVS 20-39 PC-Plus subwoofer.
Thanks in advance!
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