Help with pre/pro for Krell/B&K/Martin Logans

Bhouser,

Exactly what I am trying to achieve. The analog direct mode is what I was seeking without knowing it. My goal is to have both high quality music and HT. I will immediately research the Anthem & Bryston.

Sounds like you've put together a nice system. Thanks for helping me to quickly narrow my search...

thanks...

Sorry Tok20000 did'nt mean to short change you on your suggestions. Just got a little quick on the response trigger.

Again, thanks a mil for the suggestions.

Now if you really want to get great 2 channel sound you can do what I do: Run your L & R surround channels through a two channel preamp. This is the way to ultimately get the best 2 channel sound.

I use a Pioneer 49TX receiver for my surround sound processing and 5 channels of amplification (I run 7.0 channel sound), running my L & R channels into my Ayre preamp.

This method is more costly, but will give you the best 2 channel sound.

KF

I have a Nakamichi CA-1 HT preamp w/analog pass-through for
2 channel. It sounds great. It beats out going direct from my DAC w/volume control to amp by far. There's one for sale on Agon now but w/DD only. I use my Nak with electrostatics speakers also.