2-Channel solutions

[chicagomd]

So I am in the starting stages of upgrading my "music" system, which currently comprises of two Phase Tech Teatro 7.5s (http://www.phasetech.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?item=34) driven by a Pioneer VSX-710S A/V receiver and a Sony multi-disk universal player. (The Sony player was the "keystone" piece of equiptment that started my downward spire into home theater.)

This is going to be a "slow" upgrade process, as all of the gear is currently in the bedroom for saftey reasons (i.e., kids) and will not see the light of day for at least a few months. At any rate, I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about either of these two products:

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2150.html
http://www.nadelectronics.com/hifi_receivers/C720BEE_framset.htm

Both seem pretty solid, although for pure music listening, I wonder if I should be looking at a better CD player to start.

 

[agarwalro]

Here are my recommendations based on reviews,

CD palyer: Rotel RCD-1072
Product: http://www.rotel.com/products/specs/rcd1072.htm
Review: http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/Rotel-RA1062-RCD1072.html

Stereo pre-amp: Anthem TLP-1
Product: http://www.anthemav.com/NewSitev2.0/AnthemProduct/TLP1/TLP1.html
Review: http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_3/anthem-tlp-1-pva-2-8-2003.html

Amp: Anthem Statement P2
Product: http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_4/anthem-statement-p5-amplifier-12-2004.html
Review: http://statement.anthemav.com/HTML/Products/P_Series/P_Series.html

 

[j_garcia]

I would go with the 2150. Sub pre-out with selectable bass managemet, programable remote, solid amp section, USB connection; there's not much else like it. Start with good power.

What do you mean by Sony "universal" player? There are no Sony players that are considered universal, because none play DVD-A.

 

[jaxvon]

What are you looking at for a speaker upgrade, or do you like your Teatros too much?

 

[chicagomd]

agarwalro,
Thanks for the links. I have considered the Rotel products, and probably need to take a closer look at the Anthems. The WAF of separates is not that high atm, but I might be able to change that soon...Christmas is just around the corner.

j_garcia,
My choice of the term "universal" was poor. What I meant was a five disk changer that cost $150.00 from Best Buy...the point being that it is not, how do you say, reference quality. And I agree that the 2150 looks like the better of the two, although I have heard good things from friends and family about the NAD brand and about that model. The NAD has a fixed crossover at 100Hz, which I find limiting unless I run the speakers into the high line in/outs in a sub., which I suppose I will also need to purchase. I may have to "raid" some gear from my father in the near future.

jaxvon,
Given what they have been hooked-up to, and the listening environment, I doubt I have really "heard" them at all. So for now the Teatros stay, but the big problem is that the room the system is going into is basically the entire first story of the house. The living room, dining room, kitchen, and entry way are all open to eachother, and the living rorom is open to the second story as well. It is a huge space to fill, and I am not sure the Teatros are up to it.