Cheap receiver + amp vs Expensive receiver


For HT amplification, which direction will be the best bang for the $?

a) Cheap receiver + separate power amp

b) $$$ receiver (say 3 times the cost of a cheap one)

The real question is really about if the pre/pro/DSP of the "cheaper" receivers are comparable to the $$$ ones?
kschiu

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Kschiu - with the Integra pre/pro and a 5 channel amp, how would you use the new amp for HT and the tube amp for 2 channel? Usually with this type of hybrid system, you use a HT bypass solution, but that is a lot harder with a tube amp?Swapping speaker cables can be a pain.

I agree that the pre/pro + amp is the way to go. Note that a receiver with pre-outs can also be used as a pre-pro - depending on the features you want and the price.