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Marantz as a preamp?

I have a Marantz 2230 hooked up to a pair of Paradigm Studio 20's as my setup (as well as a Music Hall MMF 2.1 turntable). I bought the speakers a few years ago and am now ready to start upgrading my amp. Any thoughts on pairing an amp and using the 2230 as a preamp? I've never had a separate amp/preamp combo. I was looking at something like the Nad 245bee for its bi-amp capabilities or maybe even a tube amp. Something in the $500-700 range. The idea is that I would eventually upgrade the preamp part. Thoughts?
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Vintage Marantz receivers make great preamps. IMO. I have used my Marantz 2252B with Marantz MA-500/MA-700 monoblocks, B&K EX4420, NAD 925THX, and an Acurus A150, all with great results. All these setups have powered Klipsch Heresy's, Quartet's, and RB-5's. Even though the amps used are different, with the Marantz,B&K,NAD being neutral/warm and the Acurus on the bright side of neutral, that Marantz warmth from the receiver still makes it's way through to the end line in some form or another.

Bill
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