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Question about connecting both HT and Stereo

Would it be harmful to connect 2 sets of speaker cables to a pair of speakers? one as spades the other as bananas? I can't seem to find a HT Proc that is great at 2-channel stereo as well. so was thinking of hooking up 2 seperate units. would this work? or is there a Pre/Pro that is awesome in stereo and good with HT as well?
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jmcgrogan2
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Why don't you just get a stereo preamp with a SSP throughput? There are many great preamps out there that have them, Classe, Sonic Frontiers, BAT, Ayre, just to name a few. Personally I've found that to be the most rewarding way to go. I'll never go back to high end SSP's.

Cheers,
John
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jmcgrogan2
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TIC is correct about the way the SSP loop works. He's not far off on the 9000ES either. I would only add that I've heard cd players that sound worse on redbook cd's. The stock 9000ES (I've heard modified ones are better) are only ok, at best for redbook cd's. I have one, but I use it only for DVD/SACD playback. I let my BAT VK-D5SE handle redbook. Kray, you don't give us a price range, but I'll assume you're looking in about the same range as the 9000ES (<$600 used). At that price point I'd look into a Rega Planet, a nice warm little player.

Cheers,
John
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