Cambridge Audio or Outlaw Audio?

You could go with an Outlaw RR2150 ($650 new) and go with a 2.1 set-up (front speakers and a sub-woofer). I have been doing this for 2 years in a bedroom system set-up. The associated equipment is a Cambridge Audio Azur 540 DVD player and Rega Ara speakers. The RR2150 has been a very reliable and well performing unit. Scott, who heads up Outlaw's Customer Service, is excellent to work with.

I don't know about CA's HT receivers, but they seem to be well reviewed. Without knowing your budget for a second HT receiver, Sensible Sound just reviewed the Onkyo SR 805 HT receiver ($700 new at J&R music). The Onkyo seems to have a very high spec level and is optimized for 2 channel playback.

Regards,

Rich

I heard the 2150 in NY a few years ago and wasn't all too impressed. It sounds like you want good stereo and surround playback. The Onkyo isn't bad but for a little more I think the Cambridge is a better sounding unit, the 540 is a nice sounding receiver for 5.1 or 6.1.

Not familiar with the Outlaw, though the one review of the stereo unit I read awhile back was quite good. Having said that, I just pick up a Cambridge 540R. Sounds good and built like tank. But moreover my choice especially for a second system would come down to ease of use as a major factor.