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I am in the market to upgrade my humble def tech 2006tl, CLR 2500, and BP1.2x setup with new receiver or preamp amp combo.
System as it stands:
Sony 835 (100x5)
Sony DVP NC555ES CD/DVD/SACD 5 disc
Signal cable interconnects, power cord, and speaker cable (great cable, in my opinion for the price signalcable.com)
Toshiba 32" 3 line digital comb filter
Sony VHS
Def techs as mentionedI have read many a thread discussing the pros, and mostly cons of the def techs as two channel only systems (unfortunately I am pleasantly stuck with them until money is no issue), and many reviews about a number of receivers and combos in the $2-3,000 range. I am looking for a good balance between decent movie, and better 2 channel listening. I have listened to Rotel, Denon, Sony ES, parasound and soon to hear Marantz, and B&K. Feelings so far are tilting towards the Rotels, but unfortunately all but the Sony and Denon were on non-def tech setups. WAF factor is a must with looks and the "Holy crap! That sounds amazing!" response. 5.1 is most likely, but wouldn't turn away a 7.1 setup for future endeavors. Music is mostly fusion jazz, classical, jazz, and, on the rare occasion that I revert back, hard rock (like to turn it up a bit during these regressions of aggression). We do enjoy watching movies maybe 40% of the time the system is turned on. Room is an odd shape 12Wx36L (condo living, eh.) if that factors in or not with your advice.
I appreciate your time and knowledge if you choose to offer suggestions,
Thanks,
Mike
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I have also read lots of negative posts on Def techs for 2 channel.However, I have always been happy with the sound from my 5 year old 3 10B's. I have thenm hooked up for 2 channel on a vintage Mac C 28 premap, and a newer MC-162 Macintosh Amp. The sound is fantastic.
For HT, I use 2 other amps for center , rears and sub.Keep the Sony, run the center and rears from it, and get some used Macintosh, my suggestion. What I do is set the volume on the Mac, and then use the remote to bring up the center and rears.
See my system posted on this site, for more details. People with more expensive HT set ups have been impressed with the sound from my set up.
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