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Been an avid HT listener

I have been an avid HT listener and have not perused integrate amps

But lost my center channel on my old Rotel 5 channel amp and have been using the 2-channel option

I find it more enjoyable and both music and TV are coming in more clear and the voices are more understandable. I'm not straining to hear midrange vocals

So my question is if I pursue this what integrated amp should I check out that gives me the vocal range and also the sub range. I have been looking at the Marantz Cinema 60 ut it may be more than I need. Looking at a Stereo receiver that will be a balance between music and still give me great sound with movies. Is there such a peice of equipment that can satisfy both music and movies?

dennis041992

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I have a Marantz 8055 at the center of my HT system.  It has a button on the front panel labelled "Pure Direct" which is for two channel listening.  It turns off all the video functions (including the panel video), which are electronically noisy, and outputs only the two channel stereo.  I'm guessing the Marantz 60 or the Denon units would be similarly equipped.  My HT has a 20dB noise floor and the difference in sound quality is very noticeable.

The 8055 also has a feature that will "upmix" the stereo input to surround sound and this is my preference for vinyl listening.  I lose the noise reduction benefits of Pure Direct, but it is not noticeable when output is coming from multiple speakers.

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