ok, Team ...dig into this thread and let me know your thoughts...I want to hear back from everyone....I know your out there, and as we all know... the chase is half the fun! Once the boxes are open, it’s all about the music....
I've been monitoring this forum for about a year now.... (and enjoying the heck out of it ).....but sadly, with no reason to enlist your informed comments relative to my personal configuration....
Unfortunately, the dreaded upgrade bug has recently hit and now I need some reality perspective before I end up in Aldo land...
I fully blame Kal's article on the 3200 for starting this whole mess, not to mention the numerous posts by Rebelman, Sikoniko and the rest of you out there who share my passion for seeking sonic perfection...
Unfortunately, we are going to have to avoid discussions relative to the McIntosh, Levinson and Krell platforms, as I’m committed to Classe for the short term....so here we go....Here's my current configuration with history and my question:
Processor= Proceed AVP -> Anthem D1 -> Classe SSP 600
(Personally, the D1 was ok, but I still think the AVP was great for 2 channel)
Power = Proceed AMP5-> Classe 3200 + 2100
(The AMP 5 was excellent, but acknowledge that this combo is definitely better)
Front L/R= B+W 803 -> B+W 802D
(802D crushes the 803 by a long shot)
Center = HTM2D on the Way
Projection= NEC HT1000-> Toshiba MT800
(MT800 is a great machine)
Requirement: 50/50 HT/2 channel, but WAY more critical for 2 channel
So here's the question: I'm considering trading the 2100 in for a pair of MA 400's for the front L/R 802D's, and moving the 3200 to the Center and Surrounds....
Net Net, the 3200 is great, but I'm looking for more SNAP, if you know what I mean....it’s the ability of the amp to react quickly to significant increases in dynamics. The 3200 has outstanding sound quallity, I'm just looking for more of the same TIMES x2...
I have a passion for "Live" music and find that the dynamics of live recordings, especially concerts which are now available directly off the soundboard, just after the show... have incredible fidelity which is unavailable on Red Book or via download.
I’m looking for more PUNCH ! Remember the old Maxell Add… the guy in the chair with his hair getting blown back….but is not just about volume, its about quality….Don’t get me wrong, the 3200 has amazing sound, I just want more SNAP.
Have I simply lost the ability to think rationally....Are the MA 400's going to give me anything more than the 3200 for the Front L/R/C.
Your comments are appreciated....
SG1D
I've been monitoring this forum for about a year now.... (and enjoying the heck out of it ).....but sadly, with no reason to enlist your informed comments relative to my personal configuration....
Unfortunately, the dreaded upgrade bug has recently hit and now I need some reality perspective before I end up in Aldo land...
I fully blame Kal's article on the 3200 for starting this whole mess, not to mention the numerous posts by Rebelman, Sikoniko and the rest of you out there who share my passion for seeking sonic perfection...
Unfortunately, we are going to have to avoid discussions relative to the McIntosh, Levinson and Krell platforms, as I’m committed to Classe for the short term....so here we go....Here's my current configuration with history and my question:
Processor= Proceed AVP -> Anthem D1 -> Classe SSP 600
(Personally, the D1 was ok, but I still think the AVP was great for 2 channel)
Power = Proceed AMP5-> Classe 3200 + 2100
(The AMP 5 was excellent, but acknowledge that this combo is definitely better)
Front L/R= B+W 803 -> B+W 802D
(802D crushes the 803 by a long shot)
Center = HTM2D on the Way
Projection= NEC HT1000-> Toshiba MT800
(MT800 is a great machine)
Requirement: 50/50 HT/2 channel, but WAY more critical for 2 channel
So here's the question: I'm considering trading the 2100 in for a pair of MA 400's for the front L/R 802D's, and moving the 3200 to the Center and Surrounds....
Net Net, the 3200 is great, but I'm looking for more SNAP, if you know what I mean....it’s the ability of the amp to react quickly to significant increases in dynamics. The 3200 has outstanding sound quallity, I'm just looking for more of the same TIMES x2...
I have a passion for "Live" music and find that the dynamics of live recordings, especially concerts which are now available directly off the soundboard, just after the show... have incredible fidelity which is unavailable on Red Book or via download.
I’m looking for more PUNCH ! Remember the old Maxell Add… the guy in the chair with his hair getting blown back….but is not just about volume, its about quality….Don’t get me wrong, the 3200 has amazing sound, I just want more SNAP.
Have I simply lost the ability to think rationally....Are the MA 400's going to give me anything more than the 3200 for the Front L/R/C.
Your comments are appreciated....
SG1D
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