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Legacy speakers and what amps?

Hi all!

I want to upgrade to Legacy speakers. Possibly the Classic HD or maybe even the Focus SE. I've heard them both and I like what I hear. I'll most likely also need to upgrade my preamp and amp.

I'm not an audiophile but I do like a decent sound. I listen to rock and blues, from the Beatles to Blackfoot to Van Halen to Iron Maiden. I know that music doesn't tend to have the best recordings but it is what I like. Once in a while I like to listen to the music with some volume because I like to feel the music. The girlfriend doesn't like that so I normally do that when she's not home.

At this point I'm trying to figure out what pre-amp and amp would be a great match for the Focus speakers. What will make those speakers kick some butt?

That being said, the gear I want to end up with must not be too big and heavy. I want to be able to move it around once in a great while.

Also, I'm going to have to purchase used gear because I can't afford new.

Recommendations please and thanks for your time!
diofan56

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soundsbeyondspecs
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I've recently changed surrounds to a Marquis HD and two Studio HD's. My Proceed pro has 10-volt balanced LCR out's and the Procced AMP 5 requires 2.24 volts for full rated balanced output of 125 watts 8 ohms and 250 at 4.

With the extra signal headroom, I split the pro's center balanced out using a XLR splitter into two balanced AMP 5 channels and bi-amped the Marquis. The smaller Studio's are getting single AMP 5 channels.

I prefer pure 2-channel for most 2-channel recordings. My surrounds are primarily for videos, yet, had to meet balanced music demands. I chose similiarly loaded larger surrounds to match large front main's, especially for videos. In multi-channel DVD-A, SACD and DTS music, multi-channel timbre synergy of the Legacy's through the AMP 5 is very delicate yet robust. A optional L/R Surround mode transforms 2-channel into a thoroughly enjoyable 5 or 5.1 musical experience. I'm very happy with the multi-channel resolution from the Legacy's and Proceed front-end.
soundsbeyondspecs
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Update on the Marquis amp connections. For a reason unknown to me at the moment, it sounds better with the speaker terminal jumpers in place. I've read that bi-amping may effect some speaker crossover's. That may be it. I don't understand why, but, can certainly hear it.

After reconnecting the jumpers, the surround timbres of the Marquis and Studio HD rears perfectly match.
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