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Pre-amp with Marantz receiver?

I own a Marantz SR-9300 receiver and am looking to improve the 2-channel performance. I think the amps in the receiver are probably pretty good, and am wondering if there is any value in using a separate pre-amp (which I understand is often the weak point in receivers).

The receiver has inputs called 'Main Amplifier Inputs' which, according to the manual, 'may be used to connect an external source to the the internal amplifiers'. Could I connect a two channel pre-amp to this input? Do you think it would make a noticeable improvement? My source is a Marantz SA8400 sacd/cd player, with redbook fed through a Bel Canto DAC2, to Elac 207.2 speakers.
baileyincanberra

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baileyincanberra OP
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Thanks very much for the help. I've got my eye on a Musical Fidelity amp that looks like it would fit the bill quite nicely.
baileyincanberra OP
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Thanks George. Can I ask what power amp you're using? Are you using the reciever's preamp outputs? Also, what digital sources/speakers are you using?
baileyincanberra OP
34 posts
 
You're certainly right about the S A P horns - never heard of them! Just to make sure I understand, you're recommending disconnecting the receiver's preamp from its own FL and FR amps. Do I then just use the receiver's preamp outputs for FL and FR, located on the back of the unit, or are you suggesting I do something else (I'm pretty new at this and must admit I'm not sure what an ic is!) Thanks again.
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