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AV Pre/Processor vs 2 Channel Pre-Amp - Sound Quality

Ok, so let’s say we have the most amazing separate 2 channel amp, and we connect it to an AV Processor, and then to a dedicated 2 channel preamplifier separate specifically for music play. Are we really going to hear a difference at say the $2000 level?
craigert
djones51
617 posts
 
If you don't have an amp you might consider the Parasound HINT6. 
mental
1,029 posts
 
Depends on the recording and what kind of standards you have. Two channel kind of guy here, the living room is set up for movies with 5.1, but my listening room is two channel. Two channel into multi channel works, yes, but it has been modified doing so. My two cents, good chance I’m wrong with today’s technology but I doubt it.
craigert OP
87 posts
 
That Classe Sigma 2200i is exactly what I need, but what are options at half the price? Lol
craigert OP
87 posts
 
If I want to hook up something to my current AV receiver it looks like the Parasound Hint6 is the way to go.
soix
2,133 posts
 
"Soix, I have a Monitor Audio 12” Silver Series Sub. I use a Sony BD 
player for movies right now, soon to be PS4 Slim, and music I have a hard drive with Apple lossless connected to my Netgear
Nighthawk router."

So, is there a DAC involved here or are you planning on using the DAC in the prepro or integrated?


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