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Angioguy
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Hello,
Hoping someone out there can answer the following questions: I recently purchased the AVR-300 (which I love) for my growing home theater system. This receiver replaced old Adcom GFA-power and GFP 555 pre-amp combination which was used purely for audio. Now I want to upgrade from an old pair of B&W DM-330's to the B&W 703's or even the 803's, a matching center channel, a powered sub-- either the Revel B12, B&W ASW series or comparable Velodyne-- and a set of rear speakers, but I am concerned that the Arcam won't be able to exploit B&W's full potential. Is this the case? Does biamping preclude using the other speakers at once? If not, is biamping going to be much of an improvement?
Would using the Adcom as an additional power source be a mistake where the new B&W's are concerned? Should I go with something more upscale and trash the Adcom? I've heard about various problems with the new Arcam separates, so I'm reluctant to go that route, and I would hate to part with the AVR-300.
Also, I've been told by a dealer selling both B&W and Revel, that Revel's new Concerta series delivers less colored sound than the former, and that it far surpasses B&W where home theater goes. I've been a long time admirer of B&W, so I find this hard to believe. BTW, audio:home theater usage ratio is about 50:50.... Thoughts?
Thanks in advance,
Angioguy
Hoping someone out there can answer the following questions: I recently purchased the AVR-300 (which I love) for my growing home theater system. This receiver replaced old Adcom GFA-power and GFP 555 pre-amp combination which was used purely for audio. Now I want to upgrade from an old pair of B&W DM-330's to the B&W 703's or even the 803's, a matching center channel, a powered sub-- either the Revel B12, B&W ASW series or comparable Velodyne-- and a set of rear speakers, but I am concerned that the Arcam won't be able to exploit B&W's full potential. Is this the case? Does biamping preclude using the other speakers at once? If not, is biamping going to be much of an improvement?
Would using the Adcom as an additional power source be a mistake where the new B&W's are concerned? Should I go with something more upscale and trash the Adcom? I've heard about various problems with the new Arcam separates, so I'm reluctant to go that route, and I would hate to part with the AVR-300.
Also, I've been told by a dealer selling both B&W and Revel, that Revel's new Concerta series delivers less colored sound than the former, and that it far surpasses B&W where home theater goes. I've been a long time admirer of B&W, so I find this hard to believe. BTW, audio:home theater usage ratio is about 50:50.... Thoughts?
Thanks in advance,
Angioguy