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Which came first, the chicken or the egg

Where do you start? Building HT system (Budget $50K New discounted or used). Just finished ASC's WALL DAMP SYSTEM. Now need quality built and sounding electronics. Something recognized by audiophiles (just in case I turn into a junkie and want to dump it in a few months without getting killed, or laughted at). Value priced and not obsolete before its broken in. Tube or transistor but would like 7.1 capabilities. 75% home theater, 25% good stereo listening.
JUMP IN ! Put a system together and be ready to defend your picks to your death, or yield to someone more experienced and knowledgable.(I've read some of the posts, it can get nasty). You have been challenged.... who's first?
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avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
Just what everyone wants : a lose, lose, situation. Buy a magazine,criticise the author; it's less personal.
blob7 OP
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Thanks for your responses. I don't want it to get personal, just some "friendly advise". But where to start???? Do I buy speakers first, and then try to match electronics to them, or visa versa? I'm thinking of the Talon Khorus X for the mains,maybe the Roc sub, is there a good match for center, sides and rears?
I was told the EAD TheaterMaster Signature 8 would be a better value than the Casablanca II for about half the money ? I'm all over the place on a DVD/CD transport. How much do you have to spend to get a realy good one without getting crazy? And what model, definitly want progressive scan and jitter reduction built in. PLAY NICE BOYS! thanks
jim
418 posts
 
Spend the $50,000 on a great two channel system. Then, get out of the house for dinner and a movie.
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glen
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If you went with the CasablancaII I would not walk out of the store without the DaViD II.(Progressive scan and anti jitter built in) talk about synergy. And The aerial acostics mentioned above. I have heard these pieces togeather at a local dealers show room. They were using a Theta dreadnaught to drive the system. But I here that was not enough juice.(Sounded good to me) Theta is comming out with a 400watt mono-block. Me tinkin dat do da trick. Oh and don't forget a couple of aerial subs while your out. Wouldn't want you to have to make two trips. Also If you don't want to shell out for a projector and screen you might slum it with a 50"ronco plasma. This should give you bragging rights in at least a 3 state radius.
whatjd
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The best advice may be to use the search function of these fourms. Insert key words..and see what you can use from work that's been done on prior posts. That said..it is more difficult to do HT that is still also a high-end 2 channel system. My biggest suggestion is to be VERY, VERY carefull with cable/dish or DSL feeds. These can cause real problems with system grounds..and more, and can handicap the very high-end sound you may be seeking. Good luck.
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