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Best AV receiver to use as an AV pre amp

I want to get another AV receiver, but I want one that has a really good pre section in it so I can also use it well for 2 channel music. I have a Bryston 5B ST that I use for the front 3 channels(and for 2 channel music), but I want to use the internal amps in the receiver for the surround channels only (hence why I can't use *just* a preamp).
I am using my Denon AVR 2808 as the pre now with the Bryston and it is OK, but I feel is really holding it back.
Any suggestions on what would be a go AV receiver that has a great preamp section in it ?
dallyd31
vicdamone
850 posts
 
Is there a slimline receiver that would free up the space needed for a two channel preamplifier?
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g_nakamoto
348 posts
 
i have a mcintosh mx132 h/t pre-amp tuner for 2 chanell listening paired with a mcintosh amp. is this ok?? i like it.
mnsld2
1 posts
 
This is an old thread but I'd like to know the final resolution from OP.
Currently aventage series from Yamaha claims to have really high end preamp and DAC. 

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noble100
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     I think zd542's post way back on 1/26/2013 contained all the answers the OP needs to answer his original question.  That was 5 years ago but zd542's advice is still valid today.
    Due to the OP's insistence on only using an AVR for 2-ch music and his insistence on not utilizing a high quality separate preamp with HT Pass Thru, however, I seriously doubt the OP has improved his system's 2-ch music performance unless he followed zd542's very good advice.
    My thought is "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink"
  Tim
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