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The HT set-up is a 5.1.4 array with a Klipsch 12" sub. The 11-channel Anthem pre/pros everything, including a Zone 2 in the kitchen. The Mc power amps the three SF speakers (LCR) and the four Martin-Logans in the ceiling, while the Emotiva amps the surrounds, a job for which the Snells are decidedly overqualified. The system is primarily video-oriented, but when switched to two-channel, or the occasional 5.1-channel SACD, remains an excellent music-maker. A few years ago, I decided to re-do the living room, installing a rather elaborate hand-made, stain-grade coffered ceiling. That provided a perfect opportunity to run the speaker cables for the surrounds and Atmos speakers through the walls and ceiling, so nothing's exposed.

"Movie Night" featuring a Blu-Ray with a well-executed sound track (Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, DTS HD Master Audio) is a ton o' fun. The video display is fantastic (Sony outdid themselves) and the sound is simply phenomenal. Yes, I am well-pleased.  
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    • Anthem AVM-60 Pre/Pro
    11.2-channel
    • McIntosh MC-207 Power Amp
    7-channel; Shunyata Venom PC
    • Emotiva XPA-3 Power Amp
    3-channel
    • Dual 701 Direct Drive TT with Denon DL110
    Refurbed by Bill Neumann, including new cables and solid walnut plinth
    • Vincent PHO-700 Phonostage
    Stock Chinese 12AU7 replaced with Amperex
    • OPPO UDP-203 universal spinner
    4K-capable
    • Sonus-Faber Grand Piano Domus (main L&R)
    Teak
    • Sonus-Faber Venere (center channel)
    Piano black
    • Snell E-III towers (surrounds)
    • Martin-Logan Electromotion ICs (X4)
    In-ceiling; Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, etc.
    • Klipsch KSW-12
    12" subwoofer
    • Sony XBR-75Z9D
    75" video display

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