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Seeking Advice on Stereo/HT Setup

Hi All,

I'm a relative HT newcomer and am looking for advice on the most
effective way to set up a stereo and HT system in the same room and on
the same speakers. I'd love your advice on setting up the
interconnects, speaker cables etc so I can use both stereo and HT
without the hassle of swapping out cables etc. Thank you for your
help!

Here are my components so far:

Logitech Squeezebox (for streaming FLACs from my PC)
Cambridge Audio DacMagic
Cary SLP-05 (for stereo pre)
Adcom GFA-555 (for stereo amp)
Arcam AVR-600 (for HT/surround)
Oppo BDP-103 (Blu-ray video and SACD)
Vandersteen 2ceSig IIs (mains; bi-amp/bi-wire capable)
Vandersteen 2W (subwoofer)
Vandersteen VSM-1 (surrounds)
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paraneer
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I concur with Bdgreg also. You already have everything you need to integrate a 2 channel system into your HT system.

I took a look at the back pannel of the Cary you have. Run two interconnects from the L/R main pre-outs on the Arcam AVR to the Cinema L/R inputs on the Cary. Then run another pair of intercommects from the Cary's main outputs into the Adcom amp. Then use the Arcams internal amps for your center, surrounds, etc. No swapping cables - the Adcom amp will always be used to drive your L/R main speakers whether you are listening to 2 channel via the Cary or HT via the Arcam. You may have to press a button. most likely on the Cary. Consult your owners manual.
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