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NUPRIME IDA-16 Integrated Amp setup

Hello All!
I recently created a thread asking for some help with a receiver purchase to provide the best possible stereo audio listening experience. I currently have a Denon AVR 1300W powering B&W 705 S2's and a HTM71 S2 center. After help from the forum and some research my plan down the road my plan is to purchase a Marantz receiver.
For now I decided to purchase an integrated amp and again after careful research I decided to go with a NUPRIME IDA-16.
I just received it and I have absolutely no idea how to integrate this in with my current receiver.

What exactly do I need to do to be able to set this bad boy up?
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jackd
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Unlike any AVR I have ever owned yours has no main analog outputs at all only zone 2 and subouts so no way to connect it to the Nuprime that I see. Connecting it the other way is a waste of the Nuprime's capabilities.
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chrispoore OP
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@jackd How about the Marantz 6012? This is the AVR I was planning to wait on but will pull the trigger now if I need to.
jackd
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Still no analog outputs and as Denon and Marantz are the same company not surprising.  If you only have the three speakers what are you using the AVR for other than the built in streamer and the center channel?
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chrispoore OP
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@jackd That's it I suppose. I stream music via bluetooth and I will connect my computer directly to the Denon via HDMI if I want to play Master Quality files from Tidal.
Once I move into a larger home my plan is to use a 5.1 surround sound so I will need an AVR for the rear and center channels.
I appreciate your help!!!
jackd
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You can connect your computer to the Nuprime with USB instead of HDMI and if you are using a Windows computer or an Android phone you can buy a Chromecast to start with and connect it via optical to the Nuprime DAC for streaming.  For a bit more than the Chromecast would be an Aries Mini or the Bluesound Node 2.  
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