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One receiver for both ht and 2 channel (diff speakers)

I'm trying to set up a multi channel ht system. Maybe including height speakers and 2 small subwoofers. I plan to use book shelf size speakers for the ht.

I would also like to run a separate 2 channel system with larger full range floor standers. 

Can I do this using 1 high quality receiver?

If the receiver had a powered zone 2 would this work for the 2 channel?

Or would I need to use preouts with external amp for the 2 channel?

 

Was thinking about a Marantz 6014

johnjmark

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soix
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Yeah, try HT with your 2-channel speakers and see how it works.  Also, adding a good stereo integrated amp as @carlsbad2 mentioned above will up your 2-channel performance.  If you’re not willing to incorporate a stereo amp I’d recommend an Anthem AVR.  Best of luck. 

soix
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Well, the 8805 is just an AV preamp so the best thing would be to do an in-home demo of a good dedicated stereo preamp (that preferably has an HT Bypass input) to see how it compares.  There are definitely stereo pres out there that will far surpass the 8805 in performance, and preamps matter big time so very worth exploring IMHO.  What’s in the rest of your system BTW?

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