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Two systems? Why?

I mentioned on another thread that I have two completely different systems, one for HT and one for music. I wonder how many of y'all have taken that approach. Anyone care to comment on your systems and how they differ?

I'll start off.
My HT system: Paradigm Reference Studio 100 v2 mains, Reference CC, Reference ADP surrounds, and Servo 15 sub; Parasound 2500u pre/pro; Parasound 2205AT amp; Toshiba SD5700 DVD; Sony CX90ES CD jukebox; Monster cables.

My music system: JM Lab Mezzo Utopia speakers; Belles 350A amp; Rega Jupiter 2000 CD; various cables. No vinyl and no tubes (gasp).

Persons familiar with this gear will see clearly that I am seeking two quite different goals with these systems.

Others take a moment to share?
bishopwill
k_peterso
32 posts
 
Multichannel is still the domain of recording engineers and college boys- lots of fun, buzzes and whistles but nothing real. It's too young to be great.

Main- LINN
HT- Paradigm/B&W w/Marantz and Toshiba.

When did a mulitchannel ever give you shivers or tears?
irler
9 posts
 
The HT was something I got a bug to do for the family. So, I put a room in my unfinished basement, pirated my old stereo, bought some new stuff and voila, my HT. Well, about a year later, I was sitting upstairs on a nice spring day, and I thought. This really stinks to have to go in the basement to listen to music, so voila again. Now, the HT gets a lot of use, but I get a lot of enjoyment out of my two channel. Can't imagine doing anything to the HT, but my mind is always working on the next upgrade for my 2 channel as the funds become available.
chriskh
26 posts
 
I envy all you who have two systems. My dilemma is space, I have no room for a second system. I had no choice but to try to accomplish both in one system. I still get the same enjoyment when I upgrade and swap out different components. My equipment is as follows:
Theta Digital Casablanca II with Superior DAC's
Theta Dreadnaught
Theta David II Transport
Wadia 27ix & 270
Wilson Audio Cubs II
Wilson Audio Watch
Wilson Audio Watchdog
Nordost SPM
Quattro IC
Hydra
BMI Whale Elite power cords

I would never argue that my HT system sounds as good as a DD System, but it sounds pretty darn good.
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
I'm going to go out and get me a Bose lifestyle system for home theater. It is small, unobtrusive and is good enough for watching a movie. And what is a movie for but to enjoy the story not focus on the sound track, AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE?

And Clueless, I agree with you "A penchant for vinyl and tubes". Home theater is a breeze compared to getting music right. Indeed what is the fuss about anyway? Damn, call me old fashion I just don't get this home theater biz.
danner
202 posts
 
Three+ systems:

HT: Lexicon-based solid state surround with Tannoy PBM6.5s (CLR), Spendor LS3/5As (far LR), Def Tech bipolars, and Janis W2 sub system. (all Monster cables)

Studio: Soundcraft board, Hafler Pro 2400 (ss), and Tannoy NFM8s with Janis W1 sub system. (all DH Labs cables)

Music: CAL Delta trasnsport, Bel Canto DAC, AE3 sig pre, AE25 sig amp, Moth Audio Cicada spkrs, with Janis W3 sub system. (all Van den Hul cables)

Misc: Bottlehead Paramours . . .
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