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Thanks for the suggestions! I recently ordered a Parasound Halo P6 Preamp, and a Marantz NA 6006 Streamer. I should receive both today and will hook them up and post my reflections on sound quality with a pre-amp and dedicated streamer vs movies and home theater.

Welcome! In-joy your new ESLs!

Welcome to the group! Happy listening! 😁

Welcome! Happy listening.😁

Welcome! Happy listening.

I took a poll on the ML owners Facebook group. Here are the results so far:

I started a poll on the Martin Logan owners Facebook group to answer your question about dedicated rooms: H/T, 2-channel music, or hybrid of both. I'll post the answers here in a few days.

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing!

I feel you! Thanks for sharing. BTW... what mono blocks, preamp and main speakers are you using?

Thanks. I saw the Audioholics review of the Marantz 8015. While it looks awesome, I don't think I'm ready to upgrade my AVR right now. I have the Marantz SR 7013 and it's doing fine. I also have an Emotiva XPA3 Gen 3 power amp for the L/C/R channels (ML ESLs). It's...fine... and...I'm...

Some of the things high-end cable manufacturers claim that sets their cables apart from the rest are typically in materials and construction: Oxygen-free copper Silver / silver plated copper Teflon The type of solder used (silver being preferable and also more expensive) Use of gold for...

Thanks!

Thanks for the reply. What model Marantz and monoblocks are you using?

As I continue to step further into the audiophile pond, I'm starting to ask myself, "Do I need two dedicated systems: one for home theater, and one for 2-channel music, OR, is there one system / setup that can work well for both? And if there is a "happy medium" system, what should I be...

The best thing about this - for me - is "do they make a difference to my ears, in my room, with my system?" Everything is relative. Unicorn cables may sound great in my room, with my system, to my ears, while they may sound horrible to you with your ears and setup. Find what works for you and...