2 channel Preamp brain?


I am seeking to replace an adcom GTP-750II with a video process-capable strictly 2 channel output. Everything, and I mean everything I see 'new' has surround processing incorporated into it.

I really don't want to pay for that capability, and would instead wish to focus on a good two channel preamp that can run video through it.

What am I missing here? Are there used components that I should be looking at.

System
Marantz 6001 dvd
Adcom 545 II amp
Totem Forest
tballman

Showing 1 response by loomisjohnson

i fully concur with stanwal and jgicalgo--you're much better off using an audio-only preamp and running your marantz dvd directly to your tv than going through another stage of video processing through a preamp. the only reason i could see to run video through the preamp would be to have the ability to upconvert an older legacy video source, like a vcr. in such event, i'd probably get a used onkyo and marantz avr (which do a good job with the video), connect your power amp via the preamp outs and utilize the "direct" or "pure" mode on the avr, which should bypass most of the electronic gimmickry.