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Considering adding a dedicated 2 channel preamp in setup?

I wouldn’t say it’s just a home theater set up because my Marantz 8805 has a nice 2 channel feature and I’m overall very happy with the sound.
My setup consists of:

Marantz 8805 preamp
Parasound A21+ amp
Paradigm Founders 100F speakers
Bluesound Node (2021 model)
SVS SB3000 subwoofers (four of them)
Furman SPR-20
Dedicated 20amp outlets with Audioquest 20amp outlets
some other stuff

But I read a post the other day on here about adding a another preamp to a home theater preamp that HOME THEATER BYPASS. I’ve never heard of this until I read about it and became intrigued with adding this because I am an audiophile first but never thought I could add another preamp like this until the other day.
I’m digging the Parasound P6 but what do you think about recommendations and about how do you think I;l gain anything with using the Parasound P6 instead of the Marantz 8805 for 2 channel music?

Big improvement or minimal but still very good?

todd1010
jdub39
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@todd1010
Most don’t believe that’s possible and someone will think that it’s Marantz "house sound " of yesteryear but that’s far from the case! It has some serious transparent to source 2/ch chops. The only way to know if how much better is to be had is to get the P6 or JC2 in there to compare! I’m waiting to see what you find with great anticipation!
todd1010 OP
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jdub ,

I’ve had plenty of home theater pre amps and AV receivers but this thing is dialed in for 2 channel listening and agree with you. It was one of the main reasons I purchased it. 
Hell, I don’t even use near;t any of the channels which I think it’s like thirteen or something crazy. I’m using only a 5.1 setup as I said my main thing is two channel music. 
I have a local dealer and will see about auditioning one or both of them. 
todd1010 OP
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Can anyone tell me how adding a preamp like the one being discussed will affect my four subwoofers?

Will my 8805 still handle the lower end like it have now? Currently for music I run the crossover for the mains at 60hz. 
This has got me thinking about this setup and as you guys know…you change one thing there’s always something else you have to address. 
avanti1960
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So you are considering considering a preamp ?  
jdub39
495 posts
 
Think something like the Hint 6 would be the best option with subs, I plan just a 2/ch preamp  (w/HT bypass) option as I run my mains fullrange. For when I do use 2/ch playback with my subs I plan to still let the Marantz 8805 handle that as I like what the Audyssey app does on the bass limited to 500hz on the mains.
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