Hi,
I've currently got a Linn pre-amp going into a Linn power-amp, and then to my speakers. While this provides great sound, the Linn does not have any sort of remote, and walking over to change the volume slightly is getting old.
I only have a 2-channel system right now, but am considering upgrading to a 5.1 or 7.1 system when I have the money (so probably within the next 5-10 years, but not right away). So, I have a few options:
1. Buy an A/V receiver that is good by today's standards, and use it for 2-channels and then be able to use it with whatever system I may by in the next few years. That is, spend a large chunk of money now so that I don't have to later.
2. Buy an A/V receiver that is as cheap as I can go (while still including DTS-HD and TrueHD and offering good 2-channel sound quality), using it for just 2 channels, and then buying a new receiver when I get a surround sound setup.
3. Buy an A/V receiver that is "decent" now, use it for 2 channels, and risk buying a system down the line that really warrants a new receiver anyway.
I'm leaning toward the second option, but I'm not sure if it's really possible to do. That is, do they make decent 2-channel receivers, or would all the 2-channel receivers be ancient and not support DTS-HD and TrueHD?
I'm almost a complete noob when it comes to receivers, so I'd really appreciate some help. Thanks!
I've currently got a Linn pre-amp going into a Linn power-amp, and then to my speakers. While this provides great sound, the Linn does not have any sort of remote, and walking over to change the volume slightly is getting old.
I only have a 2-channel system right now, but am considering upgrading to a 5.1 or 7.1 system when I have the money (so probably within the next 5-10 years, but not right away). So, I have a few options:
1. Buy an A/V receiver that is good by today's standards, and use it for 2-channels and then be able to use it with whatever system I may by in the next few years. That is, spend a large chunk of money now so that I don't have to later.
2. Buy an A/V receiver that is as cheap as I can go (while still including DTS-HD and TrueHD and offering good 2-channel sound quality), using it for just 2 channels, and then buying a new receiver when I get a surround sound setup.
3. Buy an A/V receiver that is "decent" now, use it for 2 channels, and risk buying a system down the line that really warrants a new receiver anyway.
I'm leaning toward the second option, but I'm not sure if it's really possible to do. That is, do they make decent 2-channel receivers, or would all the 2-channel receivers be ancient and not support DTS-HD and TrueHD?
I'm almost a complete noob when it comes to receivers, so I'd really appreciate some help. Thanks!