Do what I did I just used my receiver for 5.1 and use a tube pre amp with a HT bypass. Best of both worlds and you wind up with more inputs.
Are there any pre-amps with optical inputs?
I am seriously considering simplifying my 2-channel/HT system by giving up on 5.1 and just going with 2 speakers (and maybe a sub.) I use my Rotel receiver just for audio, no video switching. If I eliminate the receiver, though, I still need a pre-amp that has 2 optical inputs, one for my DVD player, the other for my cable box, as well as inputs for my phono stage. Most of the pre-amps I have researched seem to have only RCA and XLR connections.
My speakers are Cain & Cain Abbys and I am using a Sophia EL34 S.E.T. amp to drive my front speakers. Please check my system thread for further details.
So, are there any pre amps that have all the inputs I need, or am I going to have to stick with some sort of HT pre-amp/processor?
My budget is 3-5K.
Holly
My speakers are Cain & Cain Abbys and I am using a Sophia EL34 S.E.T. amp to drive my front speakers. Please check my system thread for further details.
So, are there any pre amps that have all the inputs I need, or am I going to have to stick with some sort of HT pre-amp/processor?
My budget is 3-5K.
Holly