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A/V Receiver vs. seperates

Forgive my ignorance, but I have only recently started to take an interest in audio. If I only want to listen to CDs, and don't really care about home theater, will I get significantly better sound if I buy a seperate amp and preamp, or should I just opt for the a/v reciever?

System:
Sony CDP-CX450 400 disc megachanger
Adcom GDA-700 DAC Converter
Acoustic Research AR1 speakers w/500 watt powered 15" subs
Onkyo TX-SV727 A/V receiver (the item to be replaced)
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gunbei
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It really depends on what level you're considering, but in general for music only I would rule out AV receivers. All the extra cheapER circuitry in AV receivers will degrade music reproduction.

If this will be your first music dedicated system don't rule out a good integrated. And if you could tell us your budget and musical tastes, that would help prompt recommendations.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
I'm using the Blue Circle BC21/BC22 tube preamp/ solid state amp combo right now that you could probably find used for around $1500-1700 used. I really like this combo, it presents a very smooth, coherent and large sound. Although I have built my system primarily for acoustic instrument and vocalist playback, it handles most types of music quite well.
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