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I have been running an RX-975 and an older RCC-940AX cd player for two channel and have a mass market Yamaha HTR. I would like to step up to more power and am looking at the Rotel multi-channel amps (5 channel is all I need). Do I also then need a preamp/processor to run my DVD audio through before it goes to the amp? I only need something to run audio (all video goes straight to HDTV). If so, any recommendations on something simple. I have spent a few hours roaming the net and have found little discussion on this since everything seems geared to HTR. Thanks. Neil
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Unless your DVD player has a volume control built-in (very rare), then yes you will need some type of pre-amp between the player and the amp.
I haven't seen any 5.1 volume control only pre-amps, but I'm sure they exist. Since they would be geared toward purists, chances are an older pre/pro with 5.1 in's and out's might be cheaper.
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So, something like Rotel RSP-976 Home Theater Preamp/Processor can be run between DVD player and 5 channel amp, then? I gather I can run either the 5 channel outputs from the dvd player or the optical audio out to the processor? Thanks. I would also likely run HD cable audio through the system, but that is it (well until it change). NeilComment
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Right, the 976 will work fine. Optical will be fine for Dolby Digital and DTS, but for DVDA or SACD you will need to run 6 RCA cables from the DVD player.
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