Help me set up my system


I just purchased Vandersteen 1c's, VCC5 center channel, and a v2w subwoofer. I would like to run 5.1 for home theatre, but would also like for stereo to sound good as well. I will be running a second zone for music. I am guessing that it will be used as follows:
tv: 50%
music 25%
stereo 25%

I am value-conscious and am not necessarily interested in the extra 10% of extra quality for twice the price. I am thinking about the following components:
(I own Vandersteen 1c's; vcc-5 and v2w)
Rotel RSP 1066 pre -pro
Sherbourn 5/1500 am
Sherbourn (2nd zone amp)
Proficient in wall speakers for rear channel and in-wall.
I need a dvd player (I was thinking Panasonic RP 91
I need a cd player (would prefer multi disc for general music listening)

What can I do to get the most for my money. I would like to spend around $5,000 for a receiver, or pre-pro with am, cd player and dvd player.

Please let me know if you have any sure thing ideas or recommendations.

Thanks in advance.
Chuck
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Showing 1 response by eldartford

1. I think you will want SACD as well as DVD-A, and the ROTEL SS processor has only one set of multichannel inputs. You really ought to get a player that does both. (I use a Pioneer DV45-A which is the good value that you seek at $400 to $500).

2. You don't need a separate CD player. The DVD will do that, and if you doubt its audio circuit quality you can put its digital output into the ROTEL, which has 24 bit D/A.

3. I used to think that the rear channels were just for ambience, and that minimal speakers, like your inwall units, would suffice. After some experience with actual multichannel recordings I have changed my mind about that. If you can swing it try for rear speakers comparable to the fronts.