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  • higgster71
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2005
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    HT Only Upgrade

    I have been reading this board for a while (2 years?) and decided it was finally time to post. Any advice on a logical (but this hobby isn't logical is it) upgrade path would be greatly appreciated.

    My current set up is as follows:

    Rotel 1055
    Paradigm Studio 60 Fronts
    Paradigm Studio Surrounds
    Paradigm Studio 470 Center

    I am moving to a seperate two channel tube based set up but the above system will remain my HT system. Looking to upgrade this HT system. Can spend about $2000-3000 US on an upgrade. Thinking about keeping the 1055 as my processor and buying a seperate amp. Options include Rotel 1095, 1077 as well as amps from Anthem, NAD, Outlaw, Parasound. Will probably upgrade the 1055 to a pre/pro at a later date (1068, 1098?).

    Keep in mind that this system will be used for HT only so a slightly more forward presentation might be preferable (e.g. very articulate dialouge) in this system since it will not be used for 2-channel.

    If you were going to set up a HT only system what upgrade path would you choose? Would you stick with Rotel (of course, laugh) or would you consider others amps as well for HT only.

    A good sub recommendation would be appreciated as well. Sorry for the long post. Thanks.
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    • grit
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2005
      • 580
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      For HT only, I wouldn't go wild. Rotel is a wonderful deal. Personally, I'd hold off until HD-DVD and whatever decoding scheme it has are realized. At that point, they'll make pre-pros that can decode the audio and transcode the video. For an HT only system, I'd wait. If you're dying to upgrade, get a new amp (the Rotel 1075 and 1095 are great).
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        • RebelMan
          Ultra Senior Member
          • Mar 2005
          • 3139
          #3
          Originally posted by grit
          For an HT only system, I'd wait. If you're dying to upgrade, get a new amp (the Rotel 1075 and 1095 are great).
          I concur.
          "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."
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            • aud19
              Twin Moderator Emeritus
              • Aug 2003
              • 16706
              #4
              Originally posted by RebelMan
              I concur.
              :yesnod: Other than amp/speaker upgrades I'd hold off on sources/processing

              Though it looks like you could use a nice SVS sub added in there :twisted:
              Jason
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                • Azeke
                  Super Senior Member
                  • Mar 2003
                  • 2123
                  #5
                  :agree: , that's sound advice .

                  Best regards,

                  Azeke
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                    • pramod
                      Member
                      • Dec 2005
                      • 87
                      #6
                      Speaking for Sub, REL ST-series Subs would do great job in music, I have REL Sterta-5 paired with B&W and WOW what a difference.
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                        • BlazeMaster
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2004
                          • 644
                          #7
                          He wanted a HT only setup, so I would concur on the SVS as well. Get a PB12plus/2, you will not be dissappointed.
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