Main Hodge Podge

by vectorman67 on Opinions Please

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This is my main system. I think I may need to consolidate a bit further... or, upgrade.

I'm trying to decide on which route to go. If I go fully into the 2-channel realm, I would probably invest in another high-end DAC to insert between my PMDT and ARC LS-10. Then search for a better 2-channel amp... or, more likely, main speakers.

Or, if I go the HT route, I would consider selling off my Proceed PAV/PDSD (which I love), LS-10, and DV-12S1 to finance the purchase of a new/newer Krell or Lexicon.

Thoughts?

Thanks!
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    • Marantz DV-12S1
    Mainly used for DVD-Audio, which is to say - not very much. Simply don't have much software for it.
    • Proceed PAV
    Analog Pre-Amp
    • Proceed PDSD 7.1
    DD - DTS - All Balanced Out
    • Proceed PMDT
    In a class by itself. Awesome picture, sound, build, etc...
    • Audio Research LS-10
    Fully Balanced Programmable Pre with Home Theater Pass Thru. Love it!
    • Parasound HCA-2205a
    Powerful
    • B&W DM-3000
    Front Main Speakers. I've had these for the past 10+ years. Great sounding full range speakers. Very smooth. but it may be time to upgrade.
    • Soliloquy 5.0
    Used as rear channel speakers
    • Soliloquy C-3
    Center Channel Speaker
    • Velodyne HGS-18 mkII
    18in. 1200 Watts cont. 3000 peak.
    • Harmonic Technology Cyberlink Platinum AES/EBU
    Great
    • Audioquest Falcon
    AES/EBU Digital - I use this between my transport and processor (PMDT > PDSD).
    • Monarchy DR-1
    RCA Digital
    • Audioquest AudioTruth Clear+
    Very revealing
    • Audioquest Midnight
    Biwired for center channel
    • Harmonic Technology Fantasy AC10
    Still evaluating
    • Harmonic Technology Pro AC11 CL-3
    Still evaluating
    • JP Max Gold
    0 Gauge
    • Monster Cable HTS-5100
    Still evaluating. May trade up to BPTs

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Owner
Haven't really made an investment in the television area. Looking into Sony GWIII (LCD, like DLP).

Main listening room is not ideal in dimensions... It's approximately 11x20 (guessing). System is on long wall. Eventually this will all change, but couldn't pass up opportunities on great equipment. LS-10 is hard to come by, and amazing.

vectorman67

What type of television are you using with your system and what are the dimensions of your room?

mitch

mitch4t

Owner
I'm in agreement with you, Mitch4t. The LS-10 is incredible. I've pretty much made up my mind to go with my initial idea of focusing on a 2-Channel set up. Besides, the LS-10 affords me the versatility to maintain my HT capability as it stands now.

I think my next purchase will be in the speaker category.

Thoughts?

vectorman67


Don't ever sell the LS-10

mitch4t

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