My system...

Posted by bondmanp (A) on April 4, 2003 at 11:06:40

In Reply to: Receivers as Preamp/Pro posted by JLarry on April 3, 2003 at 01:22:18:

I am currently using a Pioneer Elite VSX-24TX as a pre/pro and surround channel amplifier with a Rotel RMB-1066 amp in bridged mode (150 watts X 3). While it is quiet, no hiss or hum, and very easy to use and flexible, I am coming to believe that, especially for 2-channel unprocessed playback, it is the weak link in my system. Mediocre imaging and soundstaging is one issue. The sound is generally warmer than most A/V receivers I've heard, but still can get hard and edgy in the upper-mid/lower treble range. Also, dynamic range is lacking. Don't get me wrong: for the $680 I paid for it three years ago, it's a great value, but it's not going to be in my system forever. Saving my pennies for a decent pre/pro.

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Topic - Receivers as Preamp/Pro - JLarry 01:22:18 04/03/03 (15)

Why don't you look at Outlaw pre/pro 950 for $900 new? - AmirB 14:27:40 04/05/03 (6)

Re: Why don't you look at Outlaw pre/pro 950 for $900 new? - JLarry 01:30:16 04/07/03 (5)

Why don't you look at Outlaw pre/pro 950 for $900 new? - AmirB 13:06:54 04/07/03 (4)

Re: Why don't you look at Outlaw pre/pro 950 for $900 new? - JLarry 00:40:43 04/08/03 (3)

All the talk about problems with the Outlaws.... - lwang 10:35:20 04/08/03 (2)

Re: Yup - same box - same probs (nt) - williak 14:31:07 04/08/03 (1)

Re: Yup - same box - same probs (nt) - JLarry 01:28:49 04/10/03 (0)

Thanks All - JLarry 21:41:09 04/04/03 (0)

My system... - bondmanp 11:06:40 04/04/03 (1)

Re: My system... - michael w 20:13:33 04/04/03 (0)

Re: Receivers as Preamp/Pro - LeasingGuy 06:47:52 04/04/03 (0)

Re: Receivers as Preamp/Pro - brubacca 05:52:32 04/04/03 (0)

Re: Receivers as Preamp/Pro - JLarry 19:03:25 04/03/03 (1)

Re: Receivers as "decent" Preamp/Pro - williak 06:39:25 04/04/03 (0)

Re: Receivers as "best" Preamp/Pro - williak 08:19:24 04/03/03 (0)

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My system... - bondmanp 11:06:40 04/04/03 (1)

Re: My system... - michael w 20:13:33 04/04/03 (0)

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