Music Fan... I have $450. What can I do..? (1 Viewer)

[Hanah]

Hi I am a music fan.. if there is a such thing!
Well... I have following setup at the moment.
1) Inkel Dolby Prologic (7 yr old amp/receiver) = probably unknown in USA. IT's made in Korea.
2) Inkel Centre / Inkel Surrounds = I don't use them, cuz I don't like the sound of them. Not upto B&W at all.
3) B&W 602 S2s for fronts = I love this!
4) Audio Pro Sub Evidence active subwoofer = unknown in USA? Made in Sweden. Pretty good I have to say.
3 and 4 were purchased last year. Pretty uptodate with decent quality. Sub was about $500US / Fronts = $500US.
Now I have about $500US to spend.
Don't know what to get... currently my setup is hooked upto my computer with Sound Blaster Live! 5.1
Options are
1) B&W Centre LCR or something + B&W DM303 for rear.
or
2) New 5.1 DTS / Amplifier (can you recommend any model under $500us?)
My computer has DVD and I watch movies, but I listen to music more often.
I like the fact about the surround sound when I listen to music as well.
What would you do? option 1 or option 2 or any other options?
Please let me know..
I await for your replies..
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you all!

 

[MikeH1]

I would upgrade your amp first. You say you don't like the sound of the Inkel speakers and considering your using the same make for an amp, imagine what a difference a newer 5.1 reciever would do.
You say you like your music, listen in 2 channel with your new 5.1 amp. Perhaps pick up some used speakers or ones that match half assed to your B&Ws. If not, suffer with the Inkels for a while. Regardless, you need the heart of the system.

 

[Danny Tse]

If I was in your position, I would spend the money on a new receiver. Inkel?? Isn't that Sherwood's parent company?? Anyway, since you mentioned you like music more and you have some nice B&W speakers, go for a Denon or Onkyo receiver. Excellent performance either with 2 channel or full surround. Agree with Michael that you should start with the heart of the system.