I think that surround sound, done properly, is a great equalizer financially A mid fi surround system can enhance many recordings, particularly if they were correctly produced with respect to ambience, etc. One doesn't need a megabucks setup to get most of this enjoyment, although as with anything it generally improves as one goes up the price scale
Surround setup problem
In preparation for a surround setup I connected HDMI from an Ayre DX-5 DSD disc player to a Bryston SP3 processor, with front LR to the by-pass input of an Ayre KX-5/20 preamp. The plan was to use the KX-5/20 and VX-5/20 amp for front LR with NAD digital amps for side and rear surround. The setup resulted in audio dropouts with about a 50% duty cycle and noise before each dropout. Disconnecting the HDMI from the SP3 eliminated the dropouts even though the by-pass between the SP3 and preamp was still connected, but that also eliminates surround.
I may end up using a spare NAD M22 for front LR with a switch to select it for surround or the VX-5/20 for stereo. Any recommendations for such a switch?
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I may end up using a spare NAD M22 for front LR with a switch to select it for surround or the VX-5/20 for stereo. Any recommendations for such a switch?
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