Simplify HT Setup

CCNJ
CCNJ Posts: 384
edited January 2012 in Speakers
I am seriously thinking of selling off my HT setup and trying something new. I only have 3.1 setup right now (2 fronts and center) and am thinking of going just two channel for movies and music. I would probably go to a good set ofsmall towers for the main. I have never had towers and always wanted to try them. Before I go into speaker choices, do I still need a receiver in this setup or can I go with an integrated amplifier and still hook-up to a TV? I am assuming that I just hookup RCA interconnects from the integrated to the TV and all the other connects (e.g., cable box, Blueray) get connected directly to the TV? Is this correct?
Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2012
    I have a 2 channel HT. My direcTV box/BluRay/Squeezebox audio all connects to my pre. You then simply run your HDMI from your 2 video sources directly to the TV. This also renders a better picture because you are connecting directly.

    Enjoy!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited January 2012
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I have a 2 channel HT. My direcTV box/BluRay/Squeezebox audio all connects to my pre. You then simply run your HDMI from your 2 video sources directly to the TV. This also renders a better picture because you are connecting directly.

    Enjoy!

    Thanks Steve. What interconnects are used to connect the directv, blue ray, squeezebox to your pre?

    I was thinking integrated but I was always intrigued by the Benchmark dac1 pre. I recall from reading your previous posts that you really like it, correct?
    Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
    Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2012
    DirecTV--Toslink
    BluRay--digital coaxial (Belden 1694A)
    Squeezebox--digital coaxial (Belden 1694A)

    I love using the Benchmark as my "hub" as everything benefits from its superior digital/analog sections. My Benchmark is run line-level (DAC mode) into my Placette passive linestage for volume control.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited January 2012
    steveinaz wrote: »
    DirecTV--Toslink
    BluRay--coaxial
    Squeezebox--coaxial

    I love using the Benchmark as my "hub" as everything benefits from its superior digital/analog sections.

    Thanks. Hope you are enjoying your new Harbeths! I have the P3ESRs and love them!
    Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
    Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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