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B) Is it possible to achieve DTS 7.1 surround sound with separates? Almost all amplifiers I’ve seen are mono or two-channel.

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Kylie Batt
May 4, 2010 at 4:49 am

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inverse_mushroom_cloud February 26, 2010 at 7:23 pm

You aren’t looking very hard then. There are 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 channel amps available from any hi fi store.

There are lots of prepros with the latest surround formats built-in, and many others that can be upgraded.

What’s your budget?

mrknositall March 2, 2010 at 6:31 am

Why can’t you use four stereo amplifiers to achieve 7.1 surround? You certainly could push a lot more power with seperates than with integrated. My next system will be seperates.

XenonAudio March 2, 2010 at 7:44 pm

You might try…

-or, my definitions-

SEPARATES

Pros: Usually better sound; more upgrade options; you still can use the rest of your system if one component needs servicing

Cons: Usually more expensive; takes up more space; uses more outlets and power; needs more cables

INTEGRATED SYSTEM

Pros: Usually less expensive; less gear to deal with; less demand on your electric bill

Cons: Usually not quite the performance of separates; more chance to not be able to use your system if an item (i.e. A/V receiver) needs servicing

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There are quite a few 7-channel amplifiers out
there (if you just know where to look) along with
the 2-channel, 3-channel, 5-channel, and mono-
block amplifiers…

Just pair them up with a matching preamp/
processor, and add one (or two) powered
subwoofers, and your in like Flinn!

H a p p y
H o m e
T h e a t e r i n g !

hutch March 5, 2010 at 1:34 am

I concur with last answer, however here are some other options.

You could try this one also

and

or

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