OP might look for a high quality used processor to use with his amp rather than an integrated. I use a pricy Bryston SP3, but I think a Cary Cinema 12 would be fine. My setup is similar to that described by bkeske. The SP3 sends balanced front LR analog to an Ayre KX-5 Twenty preamp bypass and center channel directly to a Parasound JC 1 amp. A good processor direct to his amp should be fine for stereo and HT without a separate preamp.
Combining home theater with two channel
I have a 7 channel home theater system. In my system, I have Marantz 7706pre amp, Emotiva XPA-Differential 3 channel(450 wpc) driving my golden ear R1s and center channel, XPA-4 (275 wpc) driving surround speakers. When I switch to 2 channel to play music, I’m just not impressed with the emotiva.
My dealer suggested that I add an integrated amp to the system to play music. The krell K-300i. I just have a hard time understanding how can a 150 wpc amp pack more of a punch than a 450watt amp.
My dealer suggested that I add an integrated amp to the system to play music. The krell K-300i. I just have a hard time understanding how can a 150 wpc amp pack more of a punch than a 450watt amp.
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