Building a separate 2-channel via integrated
kevhed72
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I have a pair of Epos ELS-8 speakers that have been sitting in the box for about a year. I would like to build a separate 2-channel system with an integrated; my CDP will be a Cambridge 640v2 and I'll add a tuner and smaller REL sub at some point down the line. What are your thoughts on the following integrated amp:
NAD c326bee / c356bee
Marantz PM8004
Jolida - JD1701BRC
The Jolida has me intrigued because I have no experience with tubes to date - it has tubes in the pre-amp section and a SS amp. Anyone had experience with any of the 3 units?
I have come to the conclusion that keeping a combined HT/2 channel system isn't working for me.
Thanks in advance...
NAD c326bee / c356bee
Marantz PM8004
Jolida - JD1701BRC
The Jolida has me intrigued because I have no experience with tubes to date - it has tubes in the pre-amp section and a SS amp. Anyone had experience with any of the 3 units?
I have come to the conclusion that keeping a combined HT/2 channel system isn't working for me.
Thanks in advance...
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I have a pair of Epos ELS-8 speakers that have been sitting in the box for about a year. I would like to build a separate 2-channel system with an integrated; my CDP will be a Cambridge 640v2 and I'll add a tuner and smaller REL sub at some point down the line. What are your thoughts on the following integrated amp:
NAD c326bee / c356bee
Marantz PM8004
Jolida - JD1701BRC
The Jolida has me intrigued because I have no experience with tubes to date - it has tubes in the pre-amp section and a SS amp. Anyone had experience with any of the 3 units?
I have come to the conclusion that keeping a combined HT/2 channel system isn't working for me.
Thanks in advance...
If you have the room - then a second system would be the way to go.
Although....you could still try to have a single system for both music/movies if you consider components that have HT Bypass - have you considered that?
If you do go with the second room/system - how big is the room and how do you like to listen to your music - loud?
I took a quick look at the Epos speakers - only 85db sensitivity - might need an amp with some ooomph behind it to drive the Epos.
What is your budget?
H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music. -
The room would be about 15 x 20....I really never listen to loud music. The 2nd system would justify me finishing another section of the basement for my rumpus room (or maybe its the other way around....)
Budget is 500 - 800ish....
