System build


Hi! This is my first foray into the forum world. Please forgive my lack of tech prowess. 

I am looking to build a new system from the ground up. This system will do split time between Home Theater(7.2), and 2 channel stereo.

The listening/theater room is sealed, no windows, and is 25'×30'x9'

The one compnent(s) that is cemented are the speakers

2- klipsch cornwall IV(front L&R)

4- klipsch heresy IV (L&R rear, surround)

1-klipsch HERESY IV (center)

2- SVS SB16 ultra subs

Other equipment I am heavily leaning towards

AVR- Anthem MRX740

UDP- Reavon UBR-X200

Phono- pro-ject x2

Now to my questions:

1.) Please feel free to offer your opinion or thoughts on any of my choices.

2.) I am looking to add a 2 channel set tube amplifier around 25w. Suggestions? And can/how to incorporate it into my current system?

3.) The tale of two DACs. The Anthem has a 32bit/768khz unknown DAC, while the Reavon has a TI Burr-Brown PCM1795 DAC. Which is better, and how to I bypass Anthems DAC if the Reavon is better?

Those are my main questions. Please feel free to offer any advice. I look forward to your comments. 

 

rone320

I would forgo "multi+" channel and pop for a pair of Klipsch La Scala AL5's mated with appropriate subs (as you desire Klipsch).

This way could you go with a nice lower powered tube amp and keep it simple for both applications (most likely with better overall sound).

Not what you asked for, but that's my take on it on your query.

 

DeKay