You can certainly do both HT & 2 Ch. Several approaches and might include:
Anthem Pre-pro, (my son enjoys it) and it leaves you to use some very nice amplifiers ...tube amps for main L & R Klipsch & something else for the center?
Happy listening
Should I buy a power amp.
I have a Anthem mrx 540 8k paired w klipsch 8000 f lls and a pair of klipsch 502 s lls. I also have an svs sb 5000 revolution. Im so new to all this and am learning as I go and ive already wasted a few thousand buying the svs soundbase pro w an svs pb 2000 pro and klipsch rp 600m lls which I sold for the anthem and new klipsch speakers and new sub. I feel I just want to buy a power amp bc I love the way they look and think they will make my system sound even better than it does. Hell it sounds great already but I have naive ears bc I haven't heard alot of different speakers at all. My klipsch speakers are very sensitive so ive read that they dont need much power and the anthem is 100w per channel 2 channels driven although ive read its 100w all channels driven at .1% thd.
My question is to people who know and have expierenced way more listening, should I invest in a power amp or buy a center channel or both. Idk what to do and im obsessed w these power amps but like I said my system sounds really good to me which ive also heard is all that matters. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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you are all over the map. If you want a good 2 channel system for music, the SVS SB-5000 is a good start. The rest are not so much. None of your speakers are musical, with detail and soundstage. The Anthem is OK. I myself went down the integrated amp and vintage, quality speakers path, the total is under a grand (plus DAC and sources) If you are happy with the sound, of course ignore me. It's very subjective. |
Generally speaking, HT focused on supporting movie content: surround effects, high energy, clear dialog. High-end audio 2-channel recognizes audio components have unique sonic profiles: amps sound different, speakers sound different, DACs…and so on. We each build our audio chains based on our individual subjective sonic preferences within budget, often swapping components in and out to move towards better sonic engagement. Can get to the level of excellent 3d soundstage and fool you it’s real sound. Voices can sound warm and engaging Ideally, but maybe not practical, it’s best to try a component in one’s own audio chain. Next best is to go out to demo the component like at audio stores and audio shows. Sometimes we only have reviews available then we just have to roll the dice and purchase to try. Buying and selling used makes it a lot more affordable, but one must be wise buying used - the component is in good working order. @weazy365 - if you are satisfied with the 2-channel performance of Anthem, maybe best to stop there. Otherwise, you might be going down building 2-channel rabbit hole - yes better sound but to get above box store Sonics …$$ |
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