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Advice on separates

I have never bought separates before. I just bought the new Pioneer plasma, and a set of 7 piega speakers (p4L/xl, p4c and s3's and rear centers). I ordered a standard receiver but have now decided I want to go high-end. I was thinking about Krell Showcase 7.1 and amp or Lexicon MC8B and Lexicon LX-7 amp. Any advice between the two and/or other models? FYI, I am based in Asia so dual voltage would be convenient but not required as I can get a voltage converter (I am told Krell's are not dual voltage).

Thanks for your help
gchuva
rsbeck
887 posts
 
Check out the Anthem AVM20 Surround processor. Highly recommend this piece for it's sound quality and value. Depending
on your budget and space considerations, you might want to have a separate amplifier for your front right and left channels and then
get a 5 channel amp for the other five speakers. You'll get much
better stereo sound that way. But, if you have to have all 7 channels of amplification in one box, you're on the right track with
Lexicon. Anthem also makes a 7 channel amp, the PVA7. I have
not heard either the Lexicon or Anthem 7 channel amps, so I cannot comment on that. I have heard many surround processors,
though, and I cannot say enough about the Anthem AVM20.
sedona
144 posts
 
I would seriously consider Bel Canto - their website is Belcantodesign.
Their entire product line get's great reviews - I've owned their digital amps and was very pleased - as an added bonus - the customer service
is second to none.
Good Luck
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