Driving HT receiver w/quality preamp?

Dweller,

If you have a space limitation problem, I think a much better use of space would be to build a high quality 2-channel rig, then add a decent HT receiver to power the center and surround, plus provide HT processing functionality.

For me, that would mean buying the best 2-channel integrated amp I could buy, then using the receiver for HT add-on.

Your proposed solution is "subtractive" in nature. Passing the signal throguh your HT receiver, even with a pure audio mode, cannot make the sound better. The HT receiver would be nutural at best and would likely negatively affect the sound.

If you build a quality 2-channel system using a great integrated amp or separates, then add the receiver for HT only duties, your 2-channel sound would never be compromised.

Enjoy,

TIC

Backwards. Feed the L/R output from your AVR through the preamp and keep all the traditional source in the preamp. Many preamps have a HT bypass input for that purpose.

Kal

May want to consider a CJ Met1 6-ch hybrid preamp
Ive got cd/sacd/dvd/tv into the cj pre to a cj amp,sub and a denon5803avr. Once it broke in this pre was an aha experience for me. Whether 2 or multi channel, cds, tv, movies, all sound better.