Here's just another way to go. My room started out as a home theater room and I increasing wanted to add 2 channel. I had a B&K Reference 20 for my pre-amp processor. Its okay on 2 channel but its real strength is video. I decided to keep the B&K and add a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 tube preamplifer.The SF 1 has a surround sound processor loop whereby I can run my B&K through it for movies and use the SF 1 for music. The sound on both now is incredible. I would only imagine that a tube preamp would sound great with you ML's. The best part of this is that you can buy both used for around the same price as the units you listed. Anyway, just a thought for you. Regards, Mike.
Classe, Sunfire, or EAD
I'm upgrading to home theater and have been looking for a decent processor to buy. My music is important, and want to get a processor thats good for 2 channel audio as well.
Have been looking at the Sunfire theater grand 2, the Classe ssp 25/30, and the EAD line. These three are all pretty much within the same price range, and dont really want to spend more.
I have to say, that i've been leaning toward the Sunfire. I have seen several reviews stating that the theater grand #1 was very bright, but the newest version (#2) it quite different and warm. I HATE BRIGHT!!!!
I currently have a pair of M/L SL3's for my front channels and intend on getting a M/L cinema for the center. Surrounds and sub will have to come later do to budget. I have three amps that will drive the fronts and center fine.
Would appreciate your input or experience with these three products, or any others in the same price range I should be looking at.
Steve
Have been looking at the Sunfire theater grand 2, the Classe ssp 25/30, and the EAD line. These three are all pretty much within the same price range, and dont really want to spend more.
I have to say, that i've been leaning toward the Sunfire. I have seen several reviews stating that the theater grand #1 was very bright, but the newest version (#2) it quite different and warm. I HATE BRIGHT!!!!
I currently have a pair of M/L SL3's for my front channels and intend on getting a M/L cinema for the center. Surrounds and sub will have to come later do to budget. I have three amps that will drive the fronts and center fine.
Would appreciate your input or experience with these three products, or any others in the same price range I should be looking at.
Steve