In Reply to: Integrated receiver -vs- pre/pro posted by Paul Mercier on November 20, 2004 at 09:54:17:
Then yes, if you want 5.1 digital audio surround from HD video sources, such as HD cable/dish tuners, and your DVD player, you will need to upgrade the preamp. IMO it is worth it, the digital signal I get from my cable and local broadcasters sound great in surround sound.I was in the same situation. What I did when I upgraded from my old Sony TAE1000 preamp is buy a HT receiver with pre-outs (Rotel RSX 1055). That way, if I need to upgrade again, I will at least have something I can use in a secondary system. (I was able to give the Sony to my son, along with some other separates)
I totally agree that of your video sources should go directly to the TV set. Many new units have enough video inputs for 3-4 sources.
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