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How to combine stereo and surround sound in one AV system

So you’re lucky enough to have the space, money and marital understanding to set up a surround sound system at home. Fantastic news! But what about that hi-fi system you already Own and love? Or what if hi-fi sound is just as important to you as those surround sound movies?

The truth is that, when it comes to twochannel music, even the best AV amplifiers can’t hold a candle to the vast majority of stereo amps. And that’s why the general consensus has always been that you need to decide whether stereo or surround sound is your priority, and then sacrifice one for better performance with the other.

But there is a way you can have your cake and eat it. If you have the money, appetite and a little bit of patience, building a system that includes both

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