Designed to allow for classic 2.1 performance from the latest digital sources, as well as integration with an HDTV.

The PS3 is a comprehensive source (MP3s, SACD, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray), with constantly evolving codec support. T

he Emotiva is just the latest pre-amp to sit in the system, allowing the latest digital codecs and video switching.

The heart of the system, and the original pairing, is the NHT 1.5 and the Cambridge Audio A75. The NHTs are accurate and smooth, but lean towards bright. The CA gives a warm, british, almost tube-y sound to provide a perfect music balance to the 1.5s. Pre-amps and sources come and go, but a good amp+speaker combo lasts a lifetime.