Processor for Av passthrough


I'm changing from a meridian based pre/pro to a 2 channel tube pre with av pass. I am in market for a quality processor to use. I'm looking at the sony 9000es, nad 761, denon 2802/3, etc. Recs. Any of these used will bypass the internal amp, instead using the pre outs into my tube preamp and cary cinema 5 amp.
jamesw20

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James, you really dont want to pass your good 2 channel through a Pre/Pro. More direct is better. Thats why a lot of the newer 2 channel preamps have a pass throught built into them.

I would recommend looking for a 2 channel preamp which allows your Pre/Pro to pass through it. The Modwright seems to be getting some good reviews from fellow A'goners.

Or maybe you're looking for a CDP with volume (or plan on using attenuators) in which case, would complicate things. I still wouldnt want the 2 channel signal passing through the Processor, and another set of connections, and cables, etc.