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Feedback/Suggestions on some of my choices

Hello all,

I am looking into starting up my H/T system. The only thing I will be using from my current equipment is a pair of B&W 602s. They will be used for the rears. As of now I have made up a list of the equipment I am thinking about:

Rotel RSP 1066 processor ($1500)
Rotel RMB 1075 5 channel amp ($999)
B&W 604 series 3 for the front ($1400)
B&W LCR600 for the center ($500)

I will have about $5000 to spend. The prices listed are roughly MSRP but I am also going to be watching the classified section for used which would leave the door open to look at some other, possibly higer priced, equipment. So I am asking for any feedback or suggestions. I have listened to the Rotel duo with the 604s in a 2 channel application but have not yet listened to them in surround mode.

We are planning on moving to a larger house next year (the reason I have some money to spend this year) and one of my main goals is to have a dedicated "music/movie room". We have a Panasonic SuperFlat 27" TV and a Toshiba DVD player. One other item I am considering if I have some funds left over is the Sony DVP-NS999ES. A larger TV/Monitor will be a year or two down the road.

Thanks in advance for any info.
cnoel

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cnoel OP
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Thanks for your remarks.

Charles,

The plan is to use the existing 602's for the rears and purchase a pair of 604's for fronts. It sounds like you and I think along the same lines. I agree with you on the Panasonic set. Great picture!!

Elevick,

I am curious as to why you don't think the Sony would fit in. Is it because of the lack of an HD set? Or are there additional reasons? If so, I would like your feedback.

If I were going to look for a new TV it would probably be the Sony 40" HDTV set. I am partial to direct view sets. The problem is in our current home the TV would take up to much space. I would like to have most of the equipment purchased before we start house shopping next year. A new TV and DVD player (unless I have already purchased this) would be the first thing to look for after moving.

So does everyone think the B&W 600 series would be a good fit with the Rotel products? Yes it would be cheaper since I would have rears but if I could find a better setup and only have to buy some rears I would be open to suggestions.

Thanks again.
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