Advice with HTM1D center channel

[hmpart]

Hi,

I am a new forum member and this is my first post. I have been a two channel kind of a guy for a long long time and I am about to make the just to a 5.1 system. I plan on adding a HTM1D center channel and two Signature 8NT's for my rear speakers. The existing system includes a pair of 800D's powered by two Classe CA-M400 monoblocks. I am using the Classe SSP 600 as my preamp/surround sound processor

Now for the question. I am planning to power the center and rear channels with the Classe CA-3200, 3X200 W/channel, biwiring the center channel. The other option is to get the CA-5200 and biamp the center channel. The latter is a pricier option, but if it would make a notable improvement in the system I would go ahead and bite the bullet and go this route.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Howard

[jericho]

I've also got an HTM-1D with two 800D's as front speakers.I'm using McIntosh amps 1201 for the front and used a 501 for the center.I upgraded to a 1201 for the center too, because it's the most important speaker for HT.The difference with the two fronts being pushed by the double of power gave a too large difference.I would use a CAM-400 for the center if I were you and a 2200 for the surrounds

Regards,
Jericho

[Kobus]

The benefits of biamping is marginal.

3200 will do a perfect job.

Kobus

[Kobus]

Or if that will bother you forever; get another cam400 for the centre and a ca2100 for the rear.

Assuming that 5.1 and not 7.1 is your goal.

Kobus

[hmpart]

Thanks very much for your replies. I hadn't seriously thought about using another monoblock for the center channel. My dealer is pretty flexible so I'll see if I can try both setups in my system before I purchase.

Thanks again

Howard

[chinets]

I second Kobus on the cam-400 for the center and a ca-200 for the rear, and it is for a 5.1 right??
Cheers

[hmpart]

Yes it is a 5.1 system.

Howard