Question On Connecting Multiple Sources to TV, DAC, and Power Amp

Thanks soix.

I've checked out a few AVR's including some recommended on Audiogon but it seems a lot of them have a THD that's no better than, or worse than,  an old Sound Source amp and preamp I have. I also have an Adcom GFA-545 I'd like to run in place of the Kenwood M1A amp.

Since the THD on some of these AVR's isn't as good as separate it also make me wonder what the phono specs are, which most don't list.

I've also read about issue with many HDMI switchers.

This may take some time.

I understand the logic. My point was that if the THD isn't as good as an Audio Source amp, my mistake on writing Sound Source, and they don't give specs on the phono section perhaps other specs aren't very good as well.

I agree that the THD spec isn't a great way to determine sound quality. Years ago, an audio engineer I worked for used to laugh at the Dr.'s and Lawyers who came in to his shop for mods and repairs. I remember him saying "They can't hear the difference between .001% distortion and .0001%.

Yes, if I go with an AVR I'd like to send the preamp out to a 2 ch setup. But, then I have to contend with what the AVR adds or detracts from the original signal wouldn't I?

Thanks for the additional input. My LR has 12' ceilings with a cookie cutter center that rises another 2'. I don't plan on going into the attic and installing a multi-channel surround speaker system. Two speakers up front and perhaps a sub if needed.

I want a setup that sounds decent for the TV with more focus on the music (phono, CD, and lossless player, no mp3's.).

Good point on the processor. I'll have to check if these processors with bypass are true bypass or switched through circuitry.

OK, this is getting better. Thank you all for the input and yes, correct me if I go astray.