All, I need some help. The scenario:
- decent, vintage 2-channel pre-amp (Perreaux) and amp (B&K ST-140)
- small-ish listening room (300 sq. ft. approx)
- buying new plasma, dumping the HTIB audio bought for a direct-view CRT
- a/v: 60% DVD, + HD & SD from cableco (which finally sends 5.1 to cable box); 40% CD & vinyl
- there is no 2nd. room in house for 2-channel by itself
the challenge:
- can I integrate the pre-amp and amp I now have, with an inexpensive "a/v receiver", so I can have the best of both worlds?
- should I throw in the towel and buy separates (pre/pro + amp) or an a/v receiver of "audiophile quality" (and that's a touchy term, I know!)
I have to avoid too many pieces of equipment, but I would prefer not to sell the 2-channel amplification gear.
I have not searched the forum thoroughly, so apologies if this subject has been discussed to death already.
Thanks for any help.
J.
- decent, vintage 2-channel pre-amp (Perreaux) and amp (B&K ST-140)
- small-ish listening room (300 sq. ft. approx)
- buying new plasma, dumping the HTIB audio bought for a direct-view CRT
- a/v: 60% DVD, + HD & SD from cableco (which finally sends 5.1 to cable box); 40% CD & vinyl
- there is no 2nd. room in house for 2-channel by itself
the challenge:
- can I integrate the pre-amp and amp I now have, with an inexpensive "a/v receiver", so I can have the best of both worlds?
- should I throw in the towel and buy separates (pre/pro + amp) or an a/v receiver of "audiophile quality" (and that's a touchy term, I know!)
I have to avoid too many pieces of equipment, but I would prefer not to sell the 2-channel amplification gear.
I have not searched the forum thoroughly, so apologies if this subject has been discussed to death already.
Thanks for any help.
J.
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