I know the typical answer would be "it depends", such as what do I want or how much can I afford. What I am trying to get is to feel the responses of those who have similar setup. If you have similar setup like mine, you can tell me whether or not you like it . If you don't have your HT setup to listen to those loud TV commercials like I do, perhaps you can let me know whether you can tell the difference going from AVR+ multi-channel amp to a THX pre/pro unit + multi-channel amp while watching movies. Much appreciated!
Is it worth it?
I have a Denon 2802 as my pre/proc and Carver 705 THX amp to run my 5.1 HT setup. Thinking of running separate but not quite sure if it's worth it. Since the kids stay home during summer, pref. is 55% watching TV, 40% movies & 10% DVD concerts. Since my plasma does not have its own speaker, it must rely heavily on the stereo mode of my current HT system, which I though is a little overkill for all those LOUD commercials. Moreover, the plasma unit and the current HT system really generate some warmth in the summer. What I have noticed on Audiogon is that a good preowned THX pre/proc costs at least $1K. Any thought for this dilema?
A side note, why is it a pre/proc unit typically costs more than multi-channel amp as seen on Audiogon? I can find 5-channel amp w/ 150 wpc around $600-800, yet a THX pre/proc run at least $1K?
A side note, why is it a pre/proc unit typically costs more than multi-channel amp as seen on Audiogon? I can find 5-channel amp w/ 150 wpc around $600-800, yet a THX pre/proc run at least $1K?