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What next????

I did it… I’ve gotten my first set of B&W’s! For my first set I got a demo’d pair of cdm-1nt’s for fronts and an asw300 subwoofer to give a little more bottom…

Currently, I’m running them with my old amp and player… A Sony home theater receiver and a Sony DVD player… Not the best stuff, but its what I have to get started.

With that said, my goals are to have a home theater (5.1) and listening room (2.1). First I want to build the audio part. I’m on a budget so I’m buying used or demo’d equipment. I’d like to get some cdm-7’s or 9’s for fronts, use the cdm-1’s for rears, and the matching center channel. I also want a better receiver (integrated) and player (cd/dvd). Last thing I will purchase will be a TV for my new room. Right now I’m thinking Rotel receiver and player. With my income this is going to be a slow one at a time process. That in mind…Here’s my questions:

What next? What will give the most immediate satisfaction? Right now I’m thinking a player. I want a rotel dvd/cd player…or do I save for the cdm-7’s or 9’s??? Get the speakers going???? What about a receiver????

What do you think?

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Aven
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artizen65
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Aven,

Forget what Judy426 says. Execelent choice. krell_man is correct that Musical Fidelity is an execelent match for B&W speakers. That said I searched the classifieds for an MF A308CR Integrated with a HT bypass which I think would be a nice starting point. Unfortunitally I didn't find one but they do show up occasionally. This integrated also has pre out's for connecting to your sub.

As for a CDP I don't have a recomendation. I run a Transport and a DAC as that is my prefered option right now.

Good Luck in your search.

Michael
freakygreek
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Aven,

I'm in the same boat but from a different perspective. I already have a 5.1 system. Not being able to have two separate systems I want to build upon my current rig for 2 channel performance. My first step was dealing with my source and I think you should do the same.

Adding a 2 channel pre-amp or as Artizen65 suggested an intergrated with HT bypass will increase your music playback. A couple of intergrated's with HT bypass Plinius 9100,Krell 300xi, Sim Audio Moon I-3. I'm sure there are more but those are off the top of my head. All this would work if you sony reciever has pre-outs.

Well good luck and keep us posted on your journey.

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r_f_sayles
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Come on Judy ... tell us how you really feel about ol' Bowers & Wilkins...He, he, he but seriously Aven, I am happy for you. It's a big deal getting into some great new gear even if some are a little dry with their humor. I'm with the Krell_man on Musical Fidelity, nice stuff, nice pairing. Cheers!
ar_t
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Has to bee "hemi", right? 383........440....those were wedge designs.
readster
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judy426 reminds me of my 3 year old little boy, he just wants attention, and if he can't get it in a positive manner, he'll get it with negativity, are you getting enought attention judy ??
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