Primarily stereo? Combo with HT?
What is your budget?
Hi BRM,
I was thinking something like $8k - $10k maybe....That seems reasonable after spending ~ $20k - $25k on 5.2 speakers. I need amp, HT preamp and maybe stereo preamp. I want to run stereo subs. (Probably Salk Rythmiks). It seems many of the pre-pro units don't do that.
I plan to set up a 5.2 surround room, and was thinking the music config would be 2.2.
I want to put music first, but the others in the house will mostly care about movies.
I am finding it hard to figure out what to drive them with. I live in Australia, and am possibly moving to HK. Both places have 230v power, so many of the many frequently recommended units aren't suitable.
I was looking at the wyred4sound 5 x 250w amp, but wonder is that enough? But... They idle at 100+w, so they chew electrickery and probably double as heaters which would be really bad in a hot climate. Apart from that, I'd have put them at the top of my amp want list
What are the competitors for the wyred4sound amps?
What is your recommendation for a processor? All the name brand processors (like cary, arcam, monitor, etc) seem to only do mono subs, which I don't want. I can't really afford to jump up to the classe, which leaves me really wondering.
Is it possible, or advisable to run a dedicated 2-channel pre-amp inline with the HT pre-amp? If so, which goes first?
My idea is to get the HT pre-pro sorted and then look around for the two channel solution later, but even with the HT pre-pro I am wanting music to be a significant consideration.
Thanks!