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Hello everyone. I am new to the high end world of home audio/video and am looking to build a system that i will be satisfied with for a long time and hopefully get it done on the first try. Music and Movies will have equal weight so i'm hoping for the best of both worlds. It will be going in our 2 story family room 23'x18'. The back wall is half open to the kitchen and the left side (facing the tv) is open partially to front rooms and upstairs rooms. I know this isn't a great room but I'm hoping it can sound great with only modest acoustic help. I would welcome any comments and suggestions in regards to the list of components I have so far. Thank you.here is my list.
TV- Samsung 85in. Q90
Mcintosh MX123 Processor
Mcintosh 8207 AMP
Focal Kanta 2 towers
Focal Kanta center channel
Focal 300-ILWCR6 surrounds
2X REL S-510 SUBS
Panasonic DP-UB900 Reference Blue Ray Player
Sonos Port Audio streamer
Audioquest cables
ronboco

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ronboco OP
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Thanks for the help! I’ll start researching a good quality unit for pricing and compatibility 
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Timinphoenix. Thanks for the heads up I will look for that. 
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I appreciate everyone’s point of view. Thanks again. I will definitely post when I have the system in and have been able to spend some time with it. Keep the suggestions coming! 
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thanks for the input. So far I have only listened to the B&W 702 S2 but I think they also have the 804 D3 so I will listen to them as well. They carry Sonus Faber Towers  too but I think they are above the price  point I would like to stay at. Should I find out and give them a listen? If there are any other brands you think I should listen to please let me know. I originally had a Bluesound  node 2i on the list but the salesman said the Sonos port supports high definition music now and has a few more options. I can switch back if you think the node would be the better option. 
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Again many thanks for all of the great input! I’d like to touch upon the mx123 and get some advice. I’ve been reading that the marantz 8805 is every bit as good as the mx123 at a much cheaper price. And that they are also sisters in many ways using some of the same tech. Should I save the money and get the 8805? Is the 8805 a good pairing with the mc8207? 
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I’d like get some input on the cables I have on my list too. Will the audio quest be adequate or is there a better alternative. Thanks ! 
ronboco OP
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Good evening everyone. I had a thought from reading in the forums and regarding the music side of a system. When people talk about which brand of towers they like I have read very little about a good sub paired with them. Should I look for towers that provide all the bass I want or not be concerned as I will have 2 subs at my disposal. Thanks for your input 
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Auxinpit

Thanks for the feedback. I’m leaning more and more towards the 8805. The savings would allow me to bump up to the kanta 3. I will definitely research the cables to make the best choice I can. 
ronboco OP
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Hello everyone. I think I’ve finalized my list. I’m going with the 8805 over the Mx 123 and switching to the blue sound node. Also Focal had a flash sale of 20 percent off so I upgraded to the Kanta 3. Thanks for all the great advice. I’m looking forward to seeing how it sounds. 
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I spoke too soon ! I need some more assistance please. In regards to a dedicated 2 channel system I would be considering at a later date. Is a HT bypass amp all that I would need or is there more to it. Thanks ! 
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I forgot there was another reason I’m questioning myself. The in walls are a three way speaker compared to the two way Kanta 1. Will I get a fuller range  of sound with the three way ? Thanks again for your input. 
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Good day everyone. I did some last minute tweaking and would like some input on if I made the right decision. I have swapped out the 300 IW6 LCR in wall speakers for the Kanta 1 book shelves with stands for my surrounds. Sound quality and more adjustability was my reasoning. Did I make the right decision ? 
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