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Safely combining 2ch. and HT.

I have a Classe cp50 pre-amp, Classe CA 300 amp, Classe .5cdp for stereo and a Harmon kardon surround processor for HT. I have it set up so that I run out the HK "front, pre-outs" to my pre-amp "surround in". That enables me to use my BW N804's for the front speakers while in HT mode. I would also like to run the CD signal out the pre-amp and in to the HK to occassionaly use the surround processor to add a larger sound stage (allowing me to also use my BW 602 rears). However, I don't see how to do that without creating a "feed-back loop" that might damage the equipment, unless I get used to plugging and unplugging wires. Can this be done? If so, anybody got a tip how to set this up properly?
thanks,
joe
joeb

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stehno
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I would recommend that you focus all efforts first on the best 2 channel system you can muster and then add a nice dvd player (check out a used Sony DVP s9000es DVD/SACD/CD unit for about $700) and a musical subwoofer. With that approach, you will save lots of $, elbow grease, room asthetics, etc..

If you get the 2 channel right, you're system will be such that most HT systems could not sonically come close to your system and your movies will sound almost as good.

That way you can also sell the Harmon Kardon and upgrade your 2 channel with some better cables, etc..

-IMO
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