Best equipment to use with Gallo Speakers?

A receiver is an all in one package. It has the digital to analog decoder or processor that decodes the digital audio into 5/6/7 channels of audio plus the .1 subwoofer channel. It also has the pre-amps controlled by the volume and amplifier power for all channels. A receiver also includes a tuner for AM/FM radio.

The next step would be to buy a pre-amp processor and separate 5-channel amplifier. Some pre-amp processors do not have a tuner for AM/FM. This can be broken down futher to a combination of mono, 2ch or 3ch amps. a reciever is a good value as it is all in one package. Separate components usually provide higher performance.

If you are looking for high value in the receiver market B&K is a good way to go. It's not mainstream, so used prices are low in the aftermarket. Made in the USA, and higher quality than most any Asian made receiver.

I just heard these speakers as well the Gallo A'Diva with JL Audio Subwoofer - the receiver was ARCAM AVR280 and it performed really well - I was really surprise on the A'Diva speakers with the JL Audio 12 inch subs!!! I'm re-thinking my home theatre set up now....

Arcam would be another good choice.

So listened to an awesome $8000 McIntosh amp/pre-amp setup as well as a high end receiver. The McIntosh was amazing! So clear, so quiet when it needed to be. The receiver seemed almost 'cluttered' with sounds.

I am convinced I need an amp/pre-amp setup.

Rec's there? Looking to spend around $3,000 used. Using Gallo ref 3.1's for fronts and orb audio's for the rest. I mostly use it for home theater and clear dialogue is top priority.

There are many ways to go with processor and amp combos. You might start a new thread, "best pro/amp combo under 3k". I would suggest that you also consider a Gallo Ref A/V center speaker. This speaker carries 50% of the content load in a home theater. L/R 20% each and the surrounds the last 10%. You can see how important the center is and how many systems are just running big R&L Speakers.

Right now the whole industry is shifting towards HDMI connections for HD video and audio switching. To get this in a new processor means big $$$ right now. Many very expensive products are being dumped in the market because they only have component video connections. The good part is that you can get a good deal. The bad side is you are already out of date. A new wave of set top boxes and DVD players will all be coming out with HDMI outputs. Don't go too overboard on what you buy I would say. If you go with a pro/amp combo, you still have a good amp for years to come and only need to upgrade the processor later. Where as the whole receiver will be near worthless.