Legacy Vs Modern


Hello all, quick question for the group, is using a "higher end" preamp and utilizing the 5.1 inputs for modern codecs better, or should I concentrate on more modern electronics?  I have been posting a fair amount for me, and with some guidance purchased an ADA PTM-6150 for an amp, my plan is to run my Pioneer Elite SC37 for pre/pro duties, but I have a line on an ADA Cinema Rhapsody Mach II for under $200, would I see any benefit, or would I see worse sound with a legacy pre/pro??

jayk914

@oddiofyl that is true, but I am running a Pioneer Elite BDP80fd for a bluray player, no 5.1 out on this machine, so I would have to factor in the price of 6 new interconnects and a different bluray player too, I have always wanted to try an Oppo, but they seem to demand a premium on the second hand market :)....

@erik_squires talking surround sound, using my sc37 for Dolby true HD and DTS master audio, or using the 5.1 on an older “higher end” pre amps inputs and a properly equipped Blu-ray player for newer surround modes, @russ69 I’m wondering if that ADA cinema rhapsody Mach II would be an upgrade over my pioneer elite SC37 receiver running preamp duties… 

Modern junk is still junk. Top tier systems often have no processing. I know that will rustle some Jimmies but my concept of high-end and yours might be on different levels.

Hey Jah,

 

What 5.1 inputs?? If you mean HDMI, AFAIK it's just for DSD and home theater.

If that's not what you mean you may need to be a little more specific.