Hi all, let me start by saying I'm something of a hi-fi newbie so please be gentle. I've been doing a fair bit of research into building (from scratch) a 5.1 system for TV & Playstation, with the ability to also play CDs and USB files through the front L & R speakers. Basically, I want a silver bullet that delivers the best of both worlds!
I've read some excellent threads on here already - you lot seem to really know what you're talking about, so I'd appreciate some advice on the selections I've landed upon. I should state I'm already waaay over budget, but that's pretty much par for the course when you have such lofty requirements.
So, as I understand it, I need an AV amp that'll give me 5.1 connections plus eARC and, crucially, pre-outs. I believe the marantz nr1711 does the job.
Then, I need a stereo amp that's able to bypass volume controls. I've landed on the Audiolab 6000A, which seems to review very positively
I then need a CD player that can also play USB media. I've opted for the Marantz CD6007, again it reviews very well. (I'd have loved the Audiolab 6000CDT but sadly that doesn't give me the ability to play from USB sticks, which is crucial).
Finally, I need some speakers. I've been looking at the Q Acoustics 3050i Cinema Pack, which has very favourable reviews but I've not seen many people on the forum owning these, so am open to (similarly priced) suggestions.
My question for you learned folk is, does this look like a decent system? I know the crucial thing will be trying to get a demo of the speakers attached to the stereo amp and CD player, but on the face of it would you say this looks like a good starting point, or are there other options I ought to be looking at? I should say I definitely want to take the pre-outs/volume control bypass option as it seems a lot more convenient, and I'm aware this may limit my options, but generally I'm curious to get your thoughts on this set up.
Thanks in advance, and just to repeat, I'm a bit of a newbie so if you start talking about wattage and impedance my brain will just start trickling out of my ears.
I've read some excellent threads on here already - you lot seem to really know what you're talking about, so I'd appreciate some advice on the selections I've landed upon. I should state I'm already waaay over budget, but that's pretty much par for the course when you have such lofty requirements.
So, as I understand it, I need an AV amp that'll give me 5.1 connections plus eARC and, crucially, pre-outs. I believe the marantz nr1711 does the job.
Then, I need a stereo amp that's able to bypass volume controls. I've landed on the Audiolab 6000A, which seems to review very positively
I then need a CD player that can also play USB media. I've opted for the Marantz CD6007, again it reviews very well. (I'd have loved the Audiolab 6000CDT but sadly that doesn't give me the ability to play from USB sticks, which is crucial).
Finally, I need some speakers. I've been looking at the Q Acoustics 3050i Cinema Pack, which has very favourable reviews but I've not seen many people on the forum owning these, so am open to (similarly priced) suggestions.
My question for you learned folk is, does this look like a decent system? I know the crucial thing will be trying to get a demo of the speakers attached to the stereo amp and CD player, but on the face of it would you say this looks like a good starting point, or are there other options I ought to be looking at? I should say I definitely want to take the pre-outs/volume control bypass option as it seems a lot more convenient, and I'm aware this may limit my options, but generally I'm curious to get your thoughts on this set up.
Thanks in advance, and just to repeat, I'm a bit of a newbie so if you start talking about wattage and impedance my brain will just start trickling out of my ears.