I also use a receiver to power my center,surrounds, bass/LFE port and provide digital processing and a tuner. Having a processor loop or HT bypass loop is helpfull because once engaged, all HT functions(setup,volume control, etc.) are controlled by the receiver and yous 2 channel setup is mearly an add-on 2 channel amp. powering the front two speakers. Works great.
2-Channel to home Theater
I'm currently building a 2-channel system consisting of teh following components:
Sonic Frontiers Line 1 Tube Preamp
Thorens TTA2300 Dual Mono Amp (140 wpc, totally separate power supplies and cords -- very sweet)
Joseph Audio RM25Si Loudspeakers
Camelot Round Table DVD/CD Player
Panasonic CT34wx50 16:9 34" Direct View
If I want to go multi-channel at some later date, what would be the best way to go for electronics? Does anyone have recommendations for a surround processor that would mesh well in this system?
Sonic Frontiers Line 1 Tube Preamp
Thorens TTA2300 Dual Mono Amp (140 wpc, totally separate power supplies and cords -- very sweet)
Joseph Audio RM25Si Loudspeakers
Camelot Round Table DVD/CD Player
Panasonic CT34wx50 16:9 34" Direct View
If I want to go multi-channel at some later date, what would be the best way to go for electronics? Does anyone have recommendations for a surround processor that would mesh well in this system?