I had an Anthem AVM20 / PassLabs X5 with original B&W N805's/HTM2 and Gallo Micro for rears as a 5.1 system for the past 20 years. Wasn't great but 2 channel from the 805's always impressed. The Anthem starting giving me trouble, so I bought a Marantz SR8015 receiver and a pair of CDM5 on stands (to replace the Gallo Micro's)... Atmos was a big, noticeable improvement in HT sound seperation. Then I bought a Rythemik E15HP2, Then I installed a pair of B&W AM-1 so I had 7.1, but still itching for a bigger front stage as our Living room is 28 x 19 x 10. I found a great deal on an almost brand new pair of 803D4's (a lot more than I planned on spending but a great deal from a reputable dealer), and also ordered the matching HTM82D4 center (which still has not arrived). I moved my 805's to the Surround position, and the CDM5's to the Surround Rear. everything is bigger, better, with much more separation (still using my old HTM2 as a center), but kind of regretting buying the SR8015. I plan on installing the B&W AM-1's as Atmos Speakers (and bought a second pair so there will be 4) I am also enjoying 2 channel so much from the 803's that I am torn what the next step in an upgrade path should be. Is there a 2 channel preamp (also with a better 2 channel amp) to hook up somehow in bypass mode? or would going up to the AV10 and adding an Emotiva multichannel Amp, upgrade both my 2 channel music and the 7.2.4 HT system? I am afraid that for 2 channel music I won't find it enough of an improvement.
I should also add that I had an old Velodyne DD10 which I just had the amp replaced and recapped that is back now.
I am not sure where this should be posted for the best input. I am really enjoying my system upgrades and just have a little more to go.
I should also add that I had an old Velodyne DD10 which I just had the amp replaced and recapped that is back now.
I am not sure where this should be posted for the best input. I am really enjoying my system upgrades and just have a little more to go.