Ok, it's a good year at work and the profit sharing will yeild a very healthy xmas bonus. So it's time to look at upgrading the home theatre sound system.
Here's what I got.
Pair M80's
One VP150
Pair Qs8's
One EP500
One Oppo - DV981HD
One Panasonic PT-AU900
One Rotel RSP 1066 pre amp/processor
One Audio Trak 100w 6 channel perfessional grade power amplifer with balanced XLR outputs.
It really sounds awsome, but lets have a bit of fun. What is the weekest link in the chain here and lets assume I have up to $1500 to spend. I don't mind buying used on Ebay if it's in good shape and it comes from a company with a good rep. like Rotel or Bryston or etc.
Room size is 17' x 25' x 9'
My thoughts
1. A 2nd EP500, more bass is never a bad thing, is it?
2. Upgrade the Rotel to a pre amp/processor that has 24/192 DAC's over the 1066's 24/96, and A/D convertes from 20/48 to 24/96. Also use balanced XLR cables to the Audio Trac which is not supported by the 1066? Would I hear a difference?
3. A 2nd vp150 and 2 additional QS8's to go 7.1 from my existing 5.1.
4. Leave it alone cause I will have to spend way to much to get marginal improvments and better buy the wife diamond earings for Xmas for brownie points.
You thoughts are welcome.
