LDT - IMO, don't limit yourself to just 2 channels. Especially if you watch movies. Whats good for the goose isn't always good for the gander.
There are many pre/pro units on the market that actually have good performance; worthy of music listening. The AVR 300 isn't a half bad start either. You'll get the needed channels for movies, stereo and/or multichannel music playback, and have the sub out for the polk. The AVR just might be a little better priced than most of the tube amps mentioned. Best of all worlds.
As for the 2ch better than multichannel thing, its best you decide for yourself. Thats like saying apples are better than pears. ????? Precisely my point, it takes one to make the other. But thats a whole nother can of worms. Lets just say you'll be supprised what a good quality, well setup MC system can do for a 2CH CD. Digital Edge-be-gone comes to mind. Its all in the setup!!! ;)
Happy listening!
There are many pre/pro units on the market that actually have good performance; worthy of music listening. The AVR 300 isn't a half bad start either. You'll get the needed channels for movies, stereo and/or multichannel music playback, and have the sub out for the polk. The AVR just might be a little better priced than most of the tube amps mentioned. Best of all worlds.
As for the 2ch better than multichannel thing, its best you decide for yourself. Thats like saying apples are better than pears. ????? Precisely my point, it takes one to make the other. But thats a whole nother can of worms. Lets just say you'll be supprised what a good quality, well setup MC system can do for a 2CH CD. Digital Edge-be-gone comes to mind. Its all in the setup!!! ;)
Happy listening!