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Hey guys,
So after much mental turmoil ( I think I just LOVE the agony of the thrill of the hunt
), I believe that I have made my decision on what gear to fill my new huge room with.
I must first of all say, that I listened to a number of systems. I listened to systems who's names I can't remember or pronounce.....I listened to enough different amps, speakers and soundtracks to make a person crazy.
I must say that after all the listening and all the mental debating, I find myself back to my tried and true favorite, Rotel.
There is no other product, in my opinion, which can capture the sound as I like it and through many differnet pairs of speakers, hold the sound out in front of me with the "phantom" center feeling. The way that Rotel gear seems to blend the music between the right and left channel always leaves me breathless. I am a fan, and now even a bigger fan!
So this is where I thinkI am going to be unless anyone has any ifo to offer otherwise;
Rotel 1098
Rotel 1066 (Bridged for 150w/3ch for center and rears)
Rotel RCC-1055 (For the money, there is NO better changer on the market!)
B&W 802's
McIntosh MC252 (needed something really awesome to power these speakers. I also really like the wattmeters when these speakers cook!)
B&W ASW Sub
Now, I DO feel a little like a cheater....Please accept my apologies but the McIntosh amp through the 802's with Stevie Ray Vaughn through the system really just sounded like nothing else I have heard. Maybe I was blinded by the blue lights, but I must say that the system is truly awesome.
I also decided to not get a new center or rears at this time. I do have a pair of CM4's which I will use for the rears and a CMC for the center. I think these will do the trick in this room for the time being. After we renovate the kitchen an bathrooms....I'll think new gear! :roll:
I will keep you all posted, and sincerely appreciate all your isnight and assistance! Now I have to read more about these silver cables i see you all talking about!
Kind regards,
asg
So after much mental turmoil ( I think I just LOVE the agony of the thrill of the hunt
), I believe that I have made my decision on what gear to fill my new huge room with. I must first of all say, that I listened to a number of systems. I listened to systems who's names I can't remember or pronounce.....I listened to enough different amps, speakers and soundtracks to make a person crazy.
I must say that after all the listening and all the mental debating, I find myself back to my tried and true favorite, Rotel.
There is no other product, in my opinion, which can capture the sound as I like it and through many differnet pairs of speakers, hold the sound out in front of me with the "phantom" center feeling. The way that Rotel gear seems to blend the music between the right and left channel always leaves me breathless. I am a fan, and now even a bigger fan!
So this is where I thinkI am going to be unless anyone has any ifo to offer otherwise;
Rotel 1098
Rotel 1066 (Bridged for 150w/3ch for center and rears)
Rotel RCC-1055 (For the money, there is NO better changer on the market!)
B&W 802's
McIntosh MC252 (needed something really awesome to power these speakers. I also really like the wattmeters when these speakers cook!)
B&W ASW Sub
Now, I DO feel a little like a cheater....Please accept my apologies but the McIntosh amp through the 802's with Stevie Ray Vaughn through the system really just sounded like nothing else I have heard. Maybe I was blinded by the blue lights, but I must say that the system is truly awesome.
I also decided to not get a new center or rears at this time. I do have a pair of CM4's which I will use for the rears and a CMC for the center. I think these will do the trick in this room for the time being. After we renovate the kitchen an bathrooms....I'll think new gear! :roll:
I will keep you all posted, and sincerely appreciate all your isnight and assistance! Now I have to read more about these silver cables i see you all talking about!
Kind regards,
asg
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