EAD PM 2000 or Theta Dread?

agreed with Jimmy- however I have the Dreadnaught, and haven't looked back- if you are more into 2-channel, the Dread will probably be best- for HT, most likely the PM2000, but either would be OK

Dave...I agree with Jimmy. Going to the Dreadnaught (although a fine amp) will not be an improvement over the EAD PM2000. The PM2000 is the most musical and dynamic multichannel amp I have heard, EXCEPT for the Simaudio Titan, which outperforms both the Theta and the PM2000, IMHO. The Simaudio Titan is the new "king" and currently THE multichannel to beat, IMHO. As Jimmy stated, the Deftech speakers are fine for HT, but NOT 2 ch music reproduction (they were never truly designed to be a "music" speaker, but for dedicated HT). Good luck...Mike

Another vote for keeping the PM2000. I haven't heard the SimAudio but I have heard TONS of 2 channel amps in the $3-4000 range that don't sound as good as the PM2000 for music.

Have not heard the Theta in my system, but own the pm 2000 and agree that it is a great amp period! 2-channel or 5-channel if you own the EAD I can't see replacing it with a Theta for more money! Rick

Wow, great forum! I'm a visitor, but very impressed. Thanks to Jimmy and all others who posted their insightful responses to this query. It would seem that the consensus would be to move out the def techs and bring in a more music-oriented main. (An idea which has been on my mind for some time frankly) The question I suppose, becomes what speakers w/ this combo then? I have always heard good things about the Aerial 10 T's, such as good bass, dynamic sound, etc. My music preferences are rather diverse, but lean towards rock, jazz then electronic music, and that type of thing, in that order I suppose. Any comments, suggestions greatly welcomed and appreciated. Thanks again! Dave