Kalman Rubinson wrote:
On 26 Dec 2003 04:55:47 -0800, (Bob-Stanton)
wrote:
At the time, I had reservations about 5.1 channels. I wanted to try it
for home theater, but I wasn't sure I would like it very well. I
didn't want to spend a lot just to find out if I would like it. At the
time, surround sound processors and amplifiers were *quite a bit more*
than $300. So, I put together a 5.1-way system from existing
equipment. Because I already had some old powered speakers for the
rear channels, *my total cost was only $15*, (for a cable to go the
the rear).
Good move. I, too, lashed up my first MCH systems from the closet
cache until I convinced myself it was worth a real investment.
(stares at his stack of 3 Yamaha CA-100 amps)
Old is good.
I'm using a budget surround sound amp as the pre/processor.
Good electronics, but terrible amplifier section. The combination
of each unit's strengths, thogh, is very nice.