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New Pre/Pro for 2 ch guy? (+How easy to set up RC in top units like Lyngdorf, etc)?

I'm struggling with whether to repair my wonderful Krell S1200 pre/pro or breaking bank to get new pre/pro for basic 5.1 setup that may or may not ever grow to 6.1, 7.1, etc. 2 channel audio is my prime concern, but I wouldn't mind finally seeing what room correction would sound like in HT setting.  Don't like idea that many p/p digitize analog inputs, as I have an Esoteric K03 that sounds amazing and I wonder if this will be a downgrade in sound.  However, been reading that something like a Lyngdorf sounds great, and room correction could make a big diff even in 2 channel.  How easy is RC setup on units like Lyngdorf, Trinnov, or AudioControl? (Assuming Marantz, NAD, Krell Foundation won't be up to par in two channel or in RC?)

Appreciate any help/insight you can provide.  Thanks much!!!

PS - Rest of system: Speakers: Revel Salon 2 L/R, Revel Voice2 C, B&W DS7 and XTC8 surrounds. Velodune sub. Amps: Mcintosh mc452, Sunfire TGA 5200. CD/SACD: Esoteric K03. Bluray: Oppo 103. Streaming: Sonos

jeffkad
jeffkad OP
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Ha, sorry, had brain fart there.  Current system is 7.1 and not sure if i want to add atmos, etc. (that's what i get for typing this while working lol)

soix
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However, been reading that something like a Lyngdorf sounds great, and room correction could make a big diff even in 2 channel.

My experience after hearing Lyngdorf’s technology in his previous TacT technology in a $300,000 stereo system, go for it.  I’m an audio purist and not at all a favor of adding extra equipment or connections, but the benefit or Lyngdorf’s older tech was so profound I wouldn’t live without it.  Without the TacT RC this otherwise excellent system sounded positively broken.  I’d have to think Lyngdorf has advanced his processing since then, and I’d say go for it.  It’s truly revelatory.  FWIW, and best of luck. 

jeffkad OP
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Also thinking maybe doing the Marantz or NAD and getting a Mcintosh C49 or C53 with HT bypass.  Gives me excellent 2 channel sq, but definitely a step down in room correction (and I’m in an untreated slab basement with drywall over 2/3 slab walls, so maybe RC might make a big improvement on everything)

soix
8,752 posts
 

Yes, if you want a wet blanket thrown over your speakers definitely get the McIntsh gear. Good luck with that.

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