Cornfedboy is absolutely right, us 2 channel folks have a hard time enough trying to search for the ultimate sonic set up. I can't even imagine when some of these folks get into home theatre where 5 or even 7 channels are involved. I don't think there's enough hours in one person's life time to be able to tweak 7 channels....if you ask me.
Pre-amp or Pre-pro,, which one to get ?
I have been putting together a system. Here's what I want the pre (amp or pro)to go with. B&W N805's with HTM2 center, a Belles 3 channel 150A, an Arcam alpha 8se and a Sony C650D DVD player. I have rears and a sub too. Right now I am using a Marantz SR7000 to drive the rears and as the pre-pro. I would like to improve my 2 channel sound (HT is already good enough). Are there Pre-amps that somehow have a pass through for a separate surround sound processor? Would I be better off getting a really good 2 channel preamp or a pre-pro (like a Proceed AVP)? Someone suggested using a Vandy processor? Please give your suggestions....