I don't plan on replacing the Integra any time soon. It's the flagship model, the DRX-8.4. It has Dirac, which works wonders. And it sounds really good. I don't do vinyl, source is digital (my computer), and I do need video so an integrated amp is not in the cards. Haven't added or upgraded anything in 8 months so I'm feeling the itch, but an amp is about the only thing that seems reasonable.
Moving to separates
Does anyone have an experience they'd like to share about going from just an AVR or integrated to using external amp(s)? My Integra AVR has 100 W per channel (class AB), all channels driven, and sounds very good, so it is not clear to me that there is any advantage to connecting its preouts to a separate amp. Might be a total waste of money. Please mention your specific equipment. Thanks!
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How about you dump that computer as your digital source and look into INNUOS. https://innuos.com/pulse-mini/ Nice listening room you have there. |
skeptikal, "I don't plan on replacing the Integra any time soon. It's the flagship model, the DRX-8.4. It has Dirac, which works wonders. And it sounds really good." I hear you. My Trinnov is very good as an AV preamp, but not for 2-channel. Regarding the source...why don't you try to get a home audition and see if it makes a difference in your system? |
You would still be using the AVR for video/multichannel and the integrated would take over for stereo, and you could toggle between the two with the push of a button. But if you need/want the Dirac for 2-channel as well then yes you couldn’t use an integrated amp. By the way, if it’s still available this McCormack is an excellent 5-channel amp and is a screaming bargain at the price. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650104997-mccormack-dna-ht-5/ |
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