ghost_03
12-27-2004, 11:10 PM
Hi all, new to posting here but i've been reading a lil while now.
I currently am running a set of v.3 paradigm titans on a marantz sr-4400 reciever, with a pdr-10 sub.
I plan on building a set of the ar.com diys, and feel that the marantz would be limiting them. I still would like to have DTS and DD decoding, so would like to keep the reciever if at all possible...I'm just not sure if the built in pre amp would be high enough quality to bother with a better amplifier. (btw I know the subwoofer isn't that great for music, but kept down it fills out the sound and for home theater it can get boomy enough for me).
If getting a separate amp would help, what amp should i get? I was looking at the entry level Rotels, the 75watt and the step up from that. I heard them at my local a/v shop, and liked what I heard, but not sure how well they will match the ar.com diys. The rotel seemed neutral enough, but it was difficult for me to tell as it was on a rather bright set of speakers. Also, I'm pretty happy with the marantz brand, but I don't think they offer an amp in my category.
Budget is whatever I would have to spend within reason (would rather save up then settle for less) but lower is obviously better. I'll toss out $500 as a number.
I currently am running a set of v.3 paradigm titans on a marantz sr-4400 reciever, with a pdr-10 sub.
I plan on building a set of the ar.com diys, and feel that the marantz would be limiting them. I still would like to have DTS and DD decoding, so would like to keep the reciever if at all possible...I'm just not sure if the built in pre amp would be high enough quality to bother with a better amplifier. (btw I know the subwoofer isn't that great for music, but kept down it fills out the sound and for home theater it can get boomy enough for me).
If getting a separate amp would help, what amp should i get? I was looking at the entry level Rotels, the 75watt and the step up from that. I heard them at my local a/v shop, and liked what I heard, but not sure how well they will match the ar.com diys. The rotel seemed neutral enough, but it was difficult for me to tell as it was on a rather bright set of speakers. Also, I'm pretty happy with the marantz brand, but I don't think they offer an amp in my category.
Budget is whatever I would have to spend within reason (would rather save up then settle for less) but lower is obviously better. I'll toss out $500 as a number.