Hoping Class D amps will encourage more preamps

[boe]

Howdy,

I was thinking with more companies starting to create Class D amps, I'm hoping to see more Preamps/processors from companies that used to create preamps. I remember in the early 90s there were many mid range companies such as rotel making preamps. They pulled out for whatever market reasons but I think Class D amps with lower weight and less heat might encourage (along with 7.1 sound becoming more common) more preamps from more manufacturers. I could be living in my own little world but I sure hope by mid 2007 to see more preamps hitting the market.

I'm looking forward to CES this year to see what my options are.

[Clepto]

I think we're more likely to see receivers with class d amplification, than more pre amps... Mainstream buyers will prefer a receiver to separates.

[Aussie Geoff]

Boe,

Rotel were working on a high end stereo pre-amp to match their RB-1092 switchig amps and replace the RC-1090... I don't know it's status or timeing but they have been working on it for a year so so so maybe in the next 6 months.

Geoff

[boe]

Thanks.

When a decent preamp/processor is available that supports all the latest DTS HD and DD True HD, I'll be replacing my current preamp and amps (shifting them to the bedroom). The heat from my amps is driving me crazy and I'd love a good excuse to upgrade my preamp/processor.