AV Processor Question

I have a few questions for you. Which speakers are you running and do you use a sub? What is the efficiency? What do you use for video? Are you using a BluRay/DVD player?

I would say ditch the power amp and pre, and get a multi-channel integrated tube. Best the av receivers out there and some pre/power combo's.

@Saeyedoc/Paraneer. I too had an Onkyo pre 885 and a Parasound Hca2205AT power amp. My Oppo 95 did the processing via 5.1 multichannel analogue ins. Sounded good and actually sounded better than digital with Audyysey XT calibrated. Analogue multichannel sounded better than the digital hands down.

But there was a weak link, it was processing twice. So I looked into Dared.

Researched and bought a Dared DV-6C integrated- multichannel analogue hybrid Tube. Next level. Simply smoked my Pre/power combo I had.

Everything is running purely straight to Oppo 95 with multichannel 2.1/5.1
With my Oppo acting as pre. Just stunning. This $400 integrated brought my system to level I couldn't imagine. You will need an efficient speaker say 90-91 or more to feel the 65x6 power rating. As I run Paradigm Signature S2's V3 with them and it stomps on that 220x5 power I had.

I would refer the Dared to all or everyone who wants great 2 channel/5.1 multichannel movie viewing and stunning two chanbel music. And I also put money back in my pocket simplifying my system of cords.

I'm still amazed at the sound difference....