MOTU

http://www.rotel.com/products/specs/rmb1095.htm

http://www.rotel.com/products/specs/rsp1068.htm

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/prod...0442807,00.html

http://thielaudio.com/THIEL_Site05/Pages/m...4/cs2_4nws.html

http://www.latinternational.com/index.php/...er%20cable.html

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Nimesh, this would be a nice set up, easy for your wife and you.

MOTU

No, but sometimes it's perception. Add that to the added cost if someone is looking at a BIG tv as well. My preference would be amp/preamp.

My Rotel selection includes separates. At what I would consider a reasonable cost/value ratio.

Mindcore

Granted, I'm speaking more in generalizations, I realize that a power amp and pre are basically as easy to use.

As for something new, how much more then 7 channels is someone going to need anytime soon?

( I actually started typing this post 45 minutes ago)

PLYRS 3

marco,

here's my receiver....and i checked the back 7 pre-outs....

http://esupport.sony.com/perl/model-...l?mdl=STRDB940

only question is, can i use this and get an amp, or would you guys recommend a NEW pre-amp AND amp...keeping in mind that i ALREADY have this receiver.

i don't mind paying for a new amp.....but i'd like to utilize this if possible....it's not as though it's from future shop.

MOTU

Yea keep that Nimesh. Add a good amp to it, that will allow you to utilize more power hungry speakers, if you wish. You will also notice a improvement in sound quality. Look at the Rotel amps. Very good build quality at a reasonable price.

matrix

Yup - has pre amp out for 5.1...still not sure what your goal is. We need to talk about it more as you could be spending some serious $ and I don't want you to feel unhappy or unsure about what you get/doing - are you in a hurry?

Mike - I mean new encryption methods...ie DD, DTS, DPLII etc.

Some processor are upgradeable some are not, but even if the processor is not upgradeable, your don't have $ wasted in the amplifier section of the reciever when you upgrade your processor.

You do have wasted $ in the reciever upgrade and your getting lessor amplification - just my 2 cents....

I went the reciever route - won't do it again....


Oh and Canada is kickin' a$$ and talkin' name !

wing

My Tubes are 7Watts per side, and I'm running full range towers.

matrix

Tubes are full class A

PLYRS 3

not in a real rush...but i have cash in hand right now that i don't want to end up blowing on something else on a whim...

goal is an HT set-up for the FR....with a view to moving it into the basement in a few years when i do the basement....

this time, i'm not gonna finish it for the sake of doing it....i'm gonna take my time, get a designer etc...if i have to wait to afford it to do it right, i will.

i want to invest ONCE in good speakers, good amp and add onto it once it moves downstairs....if this means adding a pre-amp, good DVD, good CD, more speakers, etc. that's fine.

i'll still have the sony receiver for upstairs and i already have a full 5.1 M&K set-up (incl. sub) that i'll break out at that time for upstairs....it'll be good enough for everyday use (if we even use it).

i still need to put aside $ for a tv for the FR immediately on move-in...at least a 50" plasma or LCD....wall mounted if i can afford it.

i'm looking to you guys that know about this stuff for guidance as it's a big investment (at least for me)....thanks.

wing

At least you don't go out and buy Bose shit!