Class-A/Pass with home theatre

Gabster · 17th September 2002, 03:12 AM

Hi,

I need help in the expansion of my audio system. I want a setup for both home theatre and music listening (stereo). Here is what seems a possible solution to me:

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Processor/Preamp: Integra Research RDC-7 (home theatre processing as well as audiophile quality preamp)
Front speakers power amp: Aleph 2 (especially for music listening)
Surround/center speakers power amp: Leach amplifier

Front speakers: Paradigm Studio 60
Surround/center speakers: Paradigm Studio ADP/CC
Subwoofer: TBD
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Is that a setup that will give a good performance in both music listening and home theatre experience?

How does the Aleph performs in a home theatre? Is it a bad idea to use that amp there?

The Paradigm Studio's have a good reputation in term of versatility (music and home theatre)...is it a good match for the aleph amplifier?

You see where I want to come...Your comments please.

regards,
Gabriel

Peter Daniel · 17th September 2002, 05:04 AM

Check this thread: aleph theatre?

skaara · 17th September 2002, 06:18 AM

The only bad thing about this is electric bill that it will produce

Gabster · 17th September 2002, 11:49 AM

Any comment about the choice of speaker and preamp ?

dc · 17th September 2002, 12:18 PM

I haven't heard the Integra Research, so I can't comment, but, you might also want to have a look at the updated MDP-500 from Myryad. It's about the same price as the RDC-7. It was updated recently (September, I think), adding additional processing modes.

Nelson Pass · 17th September 2002, 10:31 PM

My own approach is to make as fine a 2 channel system
as possible, standing alone, and then add the crap that
makes it into a 5.1 system.

You can see that I'm really enthusiastic about home theater.

Having said that, Alephs are not known for big dynamics,
which is what the home theater crowd seem to treasure.

vinay · 18th September 2002, 02:02 AM

Haven't seen that before.

Anyone know how to make custom smileys?

vinay

Guy Smiley · 18th September 2002, 05:14 AM

Before you make the investment in the equipment decide what you want the equipment to do. Its the system primarily for music or for theatre? Everyting in audio is a trade off. A top notch music system will be a marginal home theater and vice versa, a top notch home theatre will be a marginal music system. To an extent the two options are mutally exclusive, no matter how much you want to spend. If you are looking for a music system then an amp like the Aleph is probably a good choice.

Neutron Bob · 18th September 2002, 05:15 AM

Hmmm...let's see.....how can I destroy a fine stereo image? Let's put a bunch of boom, a bunch of out of phase, distorted "audio tinsel" about the room, and....let's compress it all!

I love home theatre...really...sure...promise.

Well, for me, I'll settle for a little musical bliss instead.

Gabster · 18th September 2002, 12:09 PM

Well I think I'll build the stereo system and wait for the home theater stuff.

Any comment on the choice of speakers?

17th September 2002, 03:12 AM	#1
Gabster diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MTL < QC < CAN	Class-A/Pass with home theatre Hi, I need help in the expansion of my audio system. I want a setup for both home theatre and music listening (stereo). Here is what seems a possible solution to me: --- Processor/Preamp: Integra Research RDC-7 (home theatre processing as well as audiophile quality preamp) Front speakers power amp: Aleph 2 (especially for music listening) Surround/center speakers power amp: Leach amplifier Front speakers: Paradigm Studio 60 Surround/center speakers: Paradigm Studio ADP/CC Subwoofer: TBD --- Is that a setup that will give a good performance in both music listening and home theatre experience? How does the Aleph performs in a home theatre? Is it a bad idea to use that amp there? The Paradigm Studio's have a good reputation in term of versatility (music and home theatre)...is it a good match for the aleph amplifier? You see where I want to come...Your comments please. regards, Gabriel

17th September 2002, 05:04 AM	#2
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	Check this thread: aleph theatre? __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

18th September 2002, 02:02 AM	#7
vinay diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Seattle	Pinocchio!! Haven't seen that before. Anyone know how to make custom smileys? vinay

18th September 2002, 05:14 AM	#8
Guy Smiley diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, Canada	Before you make the investment in the equipment decide what you want the equipment to do. Its the system primarily for music or for theatre? Everyting in audio is a trade off. A top notch music system will be a marginal home theater and vice versa, a top notch home theatre will be a marginal music system. To an extent the two options are mutally exclusive, no matter how much you want to spend. If you are looking for a music system then an amp like the Aleph is probably a good choice. __________________ It is often better to remain quiet and appear dim witted than it is to open your mouth and remove all doubt

18th September 2002, 05:15 AM	#9
Neutron Bob diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Clemente, CA	Bells and Whistles Hmmm...let's see.....how can I destroy a fine stereo image? Let's put a bunch of boom, a bunch of out of phase, distorted "audio tinsel" about the room, and....let's compress it all! I love home theatre...really...sure...promise. Well, for me, I'll settle for a little musical bliss instead.


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17th September 2002, 06:18 AM	#3
skaara diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Europe, Slovenia	The only bad thing about this is electric bill that it will produce

17th September 2002, 11:49 AM	#4
Gabster diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MTL < QC < CAN	Any comment about the choice of speaker and preamp ?

17th September 2002, 12:18 PM	#5
dc diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NYC	I haven't heard the Integra Research, so I can't comment, but, you might also want to have a look at the updated MDP-500 from Myryad. It's about the same price as the RDC-7. It was updated recently (September, I think), adding additional processing modes.

17th September 2002, 10:31 PM	#6
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	My own approach is to make as fine a 2 channel system as possible, standing alone, and then add the crap that makes it into a 5.1 system. You can see that I'm really enthusiastic about home theater. Having said that, Alephs are not known for big dynamics, which is what the home theater crowd seem to treasure.

18th September 2002, 12:09 PM	#10
Gabster diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MTL < QC < CAN	Well I think I'll build the stereo system and wait for the home theater stuff. Any comment on the choice of speakers?

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