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In Reply to: HT/2 channel Can they coexist? posted by scorwin150@earthlink.net on January 10, 2001 at 10:27:19:

First up I tried a Technics SH-AC500D and hated it. I understand the Sony units are better but be careful about the lower end processors as they are pretty basic and some are not suitable for good audio.
That aside, it depends on whether or not you already have a 2 channel preamp and intend to patch in a pre-processor or whether you intend using a pre-processor only.
Some pre-processors have "direct" facilities meaning the signal goes through unprocessed BUT if they also control volume the odds are that is in the digital domain meaning the analog input is digitalised and then converted back again, undesirable in a low end processor. This is not "processing" in one sense but is undesirable.
It is not difficult to construct a two way switch so output going to the two main channels can be switched either from the analog out of a preamp or of a processor.
The answer to your question depends on what you already have.
John

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Re: Yes we have done it Neville 09:15:43 01/13/01 (0)
I doubt that world exists. A few months back i auditioned the Krell HTS system with 2 channel in mind and it really did'nt sound that good.
I eventually settled for 2 seperate units : Denon avr3801 (has direct capability with 24/96 dacs) and the font channel preouts are connected to my LINN preamp aux inputs. This way i get to listen to my ttable and cd player and then i also have the dvd / 24/96 hookup going thru my AV and into my Linn.
Re: Yes we have done it scorwin150@earthlink.net 16:51:22 01/10/01 (0)
Thanks for the response. I have an old Kenwood pre-amp, and a parasound 855 5x85. So I am at a place where just about anything goes. So far the Audio Refinement pre 5 (made by YBA) seems to be the best choice and its only $850, but I like a little tone control which it lacks. I have even considered getting a Foreplay preamp learning from it then expanding it to handle 5 channel from the DVD, I figure if I can build it then I can modify it.
Thanks

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