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I have ML Vantage fronts, Cinema center and Depth subwoofer with B&W surrounds. I am currently driving this setup with Aragon 5 channel amp and Meridien pre-pro. I want the latest home theater capabilities having upgraded my TV to a Sony OLED and am looking at the Onkyo TX RZ50 in a pre-amp mode...

JonFo- thank you so much for your comprehensive reply! I love the Meridian pre-amp (568) and yes I have separate amp powering all 5 speakers which is sufficient. The idea of using a receiver only as a pre-amp is a good one and I will take a look at Denon, dont really want to spend more than...

Hello fellow ML owners, I have a ML 5.1 system with Vantage as the mains. I am looking to upgrade my separates into a single receiver as my system is mostly used for video/movies now. I am also in the need of HDMI and 4K capabilities that my old Meridien preamp lacks. Will a receiver like...

Got it! Thanks IWalker and Craig! Read the whole thread which was extremely informative. Immediately ran to Lowes and got the 3 to 2 prong adapter plug and it worked! Now that I know it was the ground loop, I can get the ground loop remover. Thanks again. I will post some impressions of my...

Hello everyone, I have acquired a used Descent subwoofer which I have now connected to my system. I am getting a significant hum from it which is unbearable when the setting is at 70Hz, much lower and bearable when the setting is at 40Hz. I have tried using a separate outlet from the rest of...

I am setting up a home theater and have purchased a pair of Vantage speakers for the front. I intend to match these with a Cinema and a Descent subwoofer. Rears are yet to be decided but will probably have to go with something that hangs on the wall due to the room configuration. Question...