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EAD PM 2000 or Theta Dread?

Current set-up: EAD sig 5.1 preamp; EAD PM 2000; Panasonic rp91 DVD. Would a would the dreadnaught be a more musical choice for a 75% music/25% movies system? BTW, def tech bp2000's mains, etc. I'd love to hear from those who have owned both amps. Thx! Dave
128x128makofkalaw
fs_audio
148 posts
 
Dave...I agree with Jimmy. Going to the Dreadnaught (although a fine amp) will not be an improvement over the EAD PM2000. The PM2000 is the most musical and dynamic multichannel amp I have heard, EXCEPT for the Simaudio Titan, which outperforms both the Theta and the PM2000, IMHO. The Simaudio Titan is the new "king" and currently THE multichannel to beat, IMHO. As Jimmy stated, the Deftech speakers are fine for HT, but NOT 2 ch music reproduction (they were never truly designed to be a "music" speaker, but for dedicated HT). Good luck...Mike
kgb540
125 posts
 
Another vote for keeping the PM2000. I haven't heard the SimAudio but I have heard TONS of 2 channel amps in the $3-4000 range that don't sound as good as the PM2000 for music.
zackmun
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Have not heard the Theta in my system, but own the pm 2000 and agree that it is a great amp period! 2-channel or 5-channel if you own the EAD I can't see replacing it with a Theta for more money! Rick
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makofkalaw OP
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Wow, great forum! I'm a visitor, but very impressed. Thanks to Jimmy and all others who posted their insightful responses to this query. It would seem that the consensus would be to move out the def techs and bring in a more music-oriented main. (An idea which has been on my mind for some time frankly) The question I suppose, becomes what speakers w/ this combo then? I have always heard good things about the Aerial 10 T's, such as good bass, dynamic sound, etc. My music preferences are rather diverse, but lean towards rock, jazz then electronic music, and that type of thing, in that order I suppose. Any comments, suggestions greatly welcomed and appreciated. Thanks again! Dave
jimmyrod
56 posts
 
Boy Dave now you have opened the flood gates!!

You'll have suggestions up the wazzoo, but your room size and placement issue will need to be mentioned. Of course the all important $$$. Do you have a sub. I mean the Def. have a built in that problably negates the need for one in your current system. The PM2000 seemed overkill for powering the top end of the Def. 2000 you have.

Check in frequently also take some time over the weekend and look up some threads. It can get ugly.

Most of all enjoy the music. You never really get their, just enjoy the ride.
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