I am in the ht world now for 1,5 years. I started to buy a sony 870qs receiver. and a standart dvd player. after that i bought a pair off large front speakers from elac (cls 14) and a center speaker. When i listen to movies its great, but when listening to music it isnt realy it. 2channel stereo is horrable so you must create a sort of surround sound with the dsp and equaliser(trying not to change the music allot but only getting a better sound stage etc).

so basicly i want to improve the music, if it is possible i want to listen to 2channel music. My receiver has a pre out. and i saw a pair of ma500 mono blocks from marantz(on the second hand market) for sale for 125 a piece, so for 250 euro i think it is a big step forward. what is your opinion? and are there things to look for if i want to buy power amps? And can i put everu power amp on my pre out? or is it better to get sony stuff? or maybe sell my receiver save money and get a other one? tanx for your help.