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Pre-amp with Marantz receiver?

I own a Marantz SR-9300 receiver and am looking to improve the 2-channel performance. I think the amps in the receiver are probably pretty good, and am wondering if there is any value in using a separate pre-amp (which I understand is often the weak point in receivers).

The receiver has inputs called 'Main Amplifier Inputs' which, according to the manual, 'may be used to connect an external source to the the internal amplifiers'. Could I connect a two channel pre-amp to this input? Do you think it would make a noticeable improvement? My source is a Marantz SA8400 sacd/cd player, with redbook fed through a Bel Canto DAC2, to Elac 207.2 speakers.
baileyincanberra

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foxtrot
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Bailey,

Welcome aboard.
IC is the abbreviation of Interconnect Cable, and it's the tipical RCA cable.
I agree with George when he says an out board power amp will improve the sound a lot, it happened to me with a modest priced power amp.
I'm not familiar with the design of the Marantz but on most receivers you have to use the ''Pre Outs'' to connect your receiver with the separate power amp.

Hope this helps.
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