A/V Receiver vs. seperates


Forgive my ignorance, but I have only recently started to take an interest in audio. If I only want to listen to CDs, and don't really care about home theater, will I get significantly better sound if I buy a seperate amp and preamp, or should I just opt for the a/v reciever?

System:
Sony CDP-CX450 400 disc megachanger
Adcom GDA-700 DAC Converter
Acoustic Research AR1 speakers w/500 watt powered 15" subs
Onkyo TX-SV727 A/V receiver (the item to be replaced)
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Showing 1 response by luvmyvinyl

Seperates! That way you can mix and match or upgrade as you wish. Also the power you get from a reciever is half that of a sepreate at the same watts per.