So, I've got a question having reviewed Emotiva's lineup again after their HDMI 1.4 announcement (and oh-so-ready to pull the trigger, though my common sense thankfully stepped in and stopped me). Their page on the USP-1 Preamplifier says it's perfect for use in a traditional Home Theater Setup, and having looked over other Preamps from manufacturers like Parasound, I've noticed they all make that claim to some extent.
I guess what I'm asking is, why would you use a preamp in an HT system? If your pre/pro doesn't have a phono input, I could see using an external preamp for the turntable itself, but why use one for tape decks, CD players, etc when most processors already have a plethora of RCA connectors for analog audio? What about those of us who make use of transports and digital pathways; are preamps still recommended? Finally, how would I integrate a preamp into an HT setup, and how would I control it (together with the AVR/Processor, or seperate)?
Thanks!
I guess what I'm asking is, why would you use a preamp in an HT system? If your pre/pro doesn't have a phono input, I could see using an external preamp for the turntable itself, but why use one for tape decks, CD players, etc when most processors already have a plethora of RCA connectors for analog audio? What about those of us who make use of transports and digital pathways; are preamps still recommended? Finally, how would I integrate a preamp into an HT setup, and how would I control it (together with the AVR/Processor, or seperate)?
Thanks!
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