Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater QS8s Ordered/ Now For The Separates

I ordered a pair of QS8s today along with the stands. With the exception of a new sub, that should complete my new speaker assortment.

Now, comes the hard part! I have been looking at separates to replace my old Kenwood and I just don't really see a processor that fills my bill. There are several amplifiers that look very good, but most of the processors don't have HDMI/ DMI inputs or outputs, or software upgradability.

I was thinking about just getting a new amp right now and just waiting on the processor. Maybe that is the thing to do.

Other than waiting or getting another receiver, anyone have any suggestions? Maybe I'm missing a brand or two.

As far as I know there aren't any pre/pros (maybe the new outlaw 990??? ) that have HDMI switching. As for the QS8 there pretty amazing. I have them paired with monitor audio s10 fronts and a monitor audio SLCR center and they blend so well that at times you can't tell if the sound is coming from the front side or rear. It's just all around you. it took me a while to get used to it because I was so used to direct radiating speakers.

Rat,

Are you looking for 2, 5.1, 7.1? What price range have you decided on? I know you've looked at and posted to many forums. I don't know what you could have missed.

As long as your current receiver has pre-outs for an external amp I would get an amp for the fronts now and wait for a processor later that is more to your liking.

My vote is find the processor, then the amp will match. Looks much cooler if your components match, unlike socks and underwear.

Not positive, but I think one of the Parasound Halo units has what you are looking for. Pretty spendy….but very nice.

Who says my underwear and socks don't have to match?Umm.. that's another story...

I kinda like your idea of matching components Mike. Looks nicer in the rack.

Looking at the back of theParasound C1 Controller, I don't see any hdmi/dvi inputs or outputs of any kind. Unless I'm blind of course. Rat, maybe you can get a Gefen switcher to solve your problems. Just a thought or two.

Regards,
Michael

bug: I'm looking at 5.1 with the notion that, in the future, when/ if we move, I may upgrade to 7.1.

Price range is $3000 - 4000.

I've been looking at the Outlaw 990 and am still undecided about it. Lots of pros and a few cons.

I'll look at some of the other suggestions on this thread.

Yes, I would like the separates to look the same, at least for some period of time.

Anyone hear that Rotel is coming out with new separates?

The AV123 Emotiva and the Gefen mentioned above might be worth a second look. The big Emotiva amp has monoblock design.

You are correct, both the C1 and C2 do not have hdmi/dvi inputs or outputs, there are rumors that Parasound may have one in the making that will use the expansion port, but who knows when that will be.

This one has DVI switching (drool)...

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/990x.html