For stereo, balanced analog goes directly from a disc player to a preamp. For surround, HDMI goes from the disc player to a processor; the processor returns balanced front LR analog to a by-pass input of the preamp, and sends surround channels to a pair of amps for side and rear surround. Front LR sound quality seems the same whether stereo or surround, i.e., a successful integration. I use a 100" projection screen for video, and the sound tracks the picture well.
Do you integrate a stereo preamp with HT system?
Which stereo preamp do u use and is switching between stereo and HT use inconvenient?
i like to switch back and forth and ease of switching is very important. Tube preamps are a challenge as high end preamps limit their remote functionality. So family use is problematic cause they are lazy as they like full finctionality of a remote.
i may have to go to a ss preamp as they offer full functional remotes but i would miss tubes.
i like to switch back and forth and ease of switching is very important. Tube preamps are a challenge as high end preamps limit their remote functionality. So family use is problematic cause they are lazy as they like full finctionality of a remote.
i may have to go to a ss preamp as they offer full functional remotes but i would miss tubes.