Question about Elan Brand equipment

custopper30
custopper30 Posts: 252
edited June 2013 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Here is a listing I found in my area. I haven't done much research at all to know if it would be worth getting to use for my HT. If anyone can explain these equipment if I could be able to use them too, it would be greatly appreciated!

Currently I have
Receiver: Denon 1912
Speakers:
Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
KLH Sub GFX-550

Elan Video Controller Z880/881
Elan Pre-Amp Controller Z630/631
Elan Comm Controller Z600/601
Elan Power Amp Z660

I could get all the Elan equipment for $40 or so.
Receiver: Denon 1912
Speakers:
Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
KLH Sub GFX-550
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,927
    edited June 2013
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    The Elan system was also meant for more as a whole home video/music/paging "nerve center" if you will.

    This^^^^ Elan now owns Sunfire audio also..
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    edited June 2013
    From my rusty memory banks, Elan wasn't exactly known for quality either. Aside from that I believe their focus was on whole house distribution and corporate stuff.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,499
    edited June 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    From my rusty memory banks, Elan wasn't exactly known for quality either. Aside from that I believe their focus was on whole house distribution and corporate stuff.

    ^^^^Bingo

    We would only use the distribution part of Elan as the head end and keypad/controls integrate with better speakers etc
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • custopper30
    custopper30 Posts: 252
    edited June 2013
    Aww gotcha, so the intent would be to buy only if I would to flip it on Ebay
    Receiver: Denon 1912
    Speakers:
    Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
    Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
    Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
    KLH Sub GFX-550
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    edited June 2013
    Still not worth the flip imho. In my neck of the woods, people can't give their stuff away. Unless you actually have a use for the gear, pass.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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