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Speaker recommendation for Home Theater

Ok.  I need some advice.  Here is some context:  I’ve been out of the HiFi game for over 10 years.  My last set of speakers were a Magnepan 5.1 setup with 1.6QR mains, CC3 center and surrounds and a REL B3 Sub.  These are starting to buzz due to old age and i figured I might just upgrade all around.    I do love the sound of the Maggies in a surround setup but could be up for a change.  Total budget would be about $15k (+/-) for a 5.1 setup.   I’d also be open to going 7.1.4 with some Atmos action down the road...  

I don’t do much 2 channel listening anymore - kids and forced-family-fun have ruled out time for me to sit anywhere for more than 30 seconds except when watching movies.  

What say you?  
wanderingmoo
frostdotcom
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repair the maggies
wanderingmoo OP
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Working on it.  I received the repair kit from Magnepan a few weeks ago.  Just need to find the time to pull the socks off and get to work.  


Thanks much for all your help.  
wanderingmoo OP
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On a final note.  I have to say that I really like the Nova500.  It’s surprisingly good for an all-in-one.  While it’s likely outgunned by Naim or SimAudio (insert your favorite gear carved out of billet aluminum), it’s like half (or more) the cost.  A great value, especially since there is the promise of a Wifi-HiFi card that supports streaming in a few months.  Oh... and the WAF is off the charts...  She didn’t even noticed it had entered the room... ha ha... 
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toddcowles
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I run Dynaudio Confidence’s in my HT, as part of my 2-channel.  I use a Marantz MM8077 to drive them during HT listening, with an Anthem AVM60 on the pre-side.  I have used it for 2-channel, when I havne’t felt like getting up and turning on my mono-amps and pre...first world problems, I know.  It doesn’t sound bad and I would think many would find it suitable.

From a projector side, I have the Epson 5040UB.  I initially thought less of myself for not buying a true 4K projector, but frankly, for $2300, it’s damn fine.  They may have dropped in price, but it has been a great projector.  I run it against a Stewart Cima, looks great.  
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