You don't need to do any unplugging. Just run a cable from the Pre-amp out of the Denon into any input on your analog 2 channel preamp. Hook your CD player directly into your 2 channel preamp so when listing to music, the Denon doesn't need to be powered on. Lot's of preamps have a Home Theater pass through but it's not necessary. Just set the volume level on your preamp to a predetermined level (unity gain) and calibrate your HT receiver.
Using Denon 3803 as pre/pro a good idea?
I'm new to this website so excuse my ignorance in advance...
I've recently pulled my old separates (PS Audio 4.6/B&K ST140) and installed a Denon 3803 as the financial burden of purchasing full separates for HT was more than I could talk the wife into. I'm running B&W CDM 7NT's, a CNT, and 1NT's for surround with a Sony CDP700(?) via optical to the Denon. Movies are more than acceptable but music reproduction has suffered. I'm considering hooking up my ST140 to the front L/R and running in "Pure Direct". I'm mainly trying to improve the sweetness of the sound and dynamics that seem to be missing using the Denon. I should say that I've only had the system running for about 4 weeks so burn-in may not be complete. An audiophile friend opined that hooking up the B&K would be a bad idea, especially during movies, as it will present different amperage(?) loads (sorry, can't remember as he was waaay above my head) to the pre/pro while using the inline amps for center/surr. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated
I've recently pulled my old separates (PS Audio 4.6/B&K ST140) and installed a Denon 3803 as the financial burden of purchasing full separates for HT was more than I could talk the wife into. I'm running B&W CDM 7NT's, a CNT, and 1NT's for surround with a Sony CDP700(?) via optical to the Denon. Movies are more than acceptable but music reproduction has suffered. I'm considering hooking up my ST140 to the front L/R and running in "Pure Direct". I'm mainly trying to improve the sweetness of the sound and dynamics that seem to be missing using the Denon. I should say that I've only had the system running for about 4 weeks so burn-in may not be complete. An audiophile friend opined that hooking up the B&K would be a bad idea, especially during movies, as it will present different amperage(?) loads (sorry, can't remember as he was waaay above my head) to the pre/pro while using the inline amps for center/surr. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated