I use a McIntosh MX 151 that, when turned on, puts the McIntosh C500t into bypass mode, turns on the MC 2301 running the center channel, the MC 602 that runs the surrounds, the subwoofer amp, and the projector. I use a Logitech remote programmed with activities like "Listen to Vinyl" which turns on only the 2 channel rig, or "Watch a Movie" which turns on everything. I think this is the best way to combine a 2 channel setup with 5.1. The MX 151 is now dated, but does sound terrific for movies and the occasional multichannel SACD.
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Main System:
Amati Futura Mains
Amati Homage VOX Center,
Proac Response 1sc Rears,
Three MC2301's for L,C,R
MC 602 for the rears
C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80
Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic
Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation
SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC
MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material.
Lake House:
Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3
OnDeck:
McIntosh MAC 4300v
Last edited by W9TR; 09-13-2017 at 08:29 AM.
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