Wanting to upgrade but unsure....

JoshParsons84
JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
edited November 2007 in Electronics
I'm moving to a bigger place with a larger area for my HT and wanting to upgrade to maybe RTi or LSi (not sure yet). I'm just wanting to know to make this leap from Monitor 40's what should I do first?
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2007
    Start with the brains of the operation -- the pre/pro or receiver. If you're gonna upgrade to Lsi's, you're gonna need separate amplification.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2007
    JoshParsons84 wrote: »
    I'm moving to a bigger place with a larger area for my HT and wanting to upgrade to maybe RTi or LSi (not sure yet). I'm just wanting to know to make this leap from Monitor 40's what should I do first?

    Get moved into the bigger place. Once there and you know what you are working with (both budget and room) - ask again.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited November 2007
    Well serperate amplification is key in really any and all upgrades correct? Even if I would upgrade to some Rockets or something like that I'd have to have better electronics right? Should I upgrade from my Onkyo 503 to a low level receiver with pre-outs or just get a pre/pro now and then save up some more and get an amp? And if so what pre-pro's should I be looking at? Not really anything fancy for the time being just something to get by.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    Get moved into the bigger place. Once there and you know what you are working with (both budget and room) - ask again.

    Michael


    Cant answer any electronics questions until we know what speakers you are working with. Can't help with any speaker questions/suggestions until you know what your room will be like.

    For now - all you have is questions and no answers. Assume it will cost money and start saving now. When you get the new place, let us know what you saved up. Until then - read more, post less. (I really am trying to be helpful here....)

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited November 2007
    OK that's fair enough. After we get moved into our new place I'll see what potential the room has and how much the little lady is gonna let me spend on a HT system then I'll get back at you guys. But just food for thought the electronics are just as important as the speakers so that's something for me to keep in mind.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    Get a Parasound 5 ch amp !!

    get a pre/pro that has all the bells and whistles that you want...it`s the "brain"...don`t skimp...look forward into technology as far as you can as far as what you want (TV, AMP,SPeaks, etc.)


    As Mcloki said...

    Check out your space..
    make a real budget....not just "somewhere around here" kinda thing...try to be as realistic as possible..
    are you making a HT/2ch all in one rig, or mainly HT ?
    Make a short list , including cables, I/C`s, gear, speaks.....


    Once you have measured and got a clear understanding of your room,budget, and main use for the system....

    Then we can formulate a game plan..

    I know how exciting it can be to put a brand new system together...
    I also know how frustrating it can be..

    Try to Take your time and do it right the first time....

    It will pay off in spades..

    Congrats on the new digs by the way..!!

    Are you buying or renting...if you don`t mind me asking

    if you do, just tell me anyway...!!!!!!!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 458
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Get a Parasound 5 ch amp !!

    I'll second that Mr beardog! ;)
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    THat`s a nice amp ya got there !!!

    I still want that 7100....:D
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • JoshParsons84
    JoshParsons84 Posts: 565
    edited November 2007
    Well for now we'll be renting. But hopefully it'll be one of those things that turns into a rent-to-own land contract.
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 458
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    THat`s a nice amp ya got there !!!

    I still want that 7100....:D


    I still have to update my other thread with pics...stay tuned...the 7100 is sooooo sweet. :D
    THE SYSTEM
    Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
    Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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