In Reply to: Tell me, is it really worth the expense to MCH posted by Penguin on December 10, 2006 at 15:39:24:
If done right, multi-channel does in fact increase the 3 dimensional-feel of the orchestra, and detangles climaxes. My head never spun, and sound was very solid. I added a separate "cheapie" surround amp and "cheapie" cables to power the rears and center channel. I bought Vandersteen rears and center to match my mains. I have fond memories of Telarc's Gliere Symphony #3 and Telarc's Berlioz Requiem, (bland performance in the end, but spectacular use of rears for off-stage brass.)My problems were "mental:" mixing the best two-channel system I could afford with a cheap amp and wire bothered me, I was also annoyed at companies remastering old/new PCM into SACD, ("bit," or get off the pot," as my Dad used to say.) And finally--I know this is controversial--I heard good vinyl on a humbly-priced turntable for the first time. Vinyl yields the same 3 dimensionality that SACD did, just set back a bit; and I like the sound of the strings better--more organic, but of course, this is subjective.
If you already have a surround system in your family room, you can pick up an SACD or DVDA player for around $150 and try.
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Follow Ups
- I did it, it was fun... - jdaniel 09:01:01 12/11/06 (1)
- I have a universal player - Penguin 17:23:59 12/11/06 (0)