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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
topspeed

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topspeed OP
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SStark,
Are you actually unplugging your amps and speaker wires to your L/R to your AVR and switching in your pre-amp? What kind by the way? I'm hoping you have an easier solution.
topspeed OP
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God, things were so much easier before HT...
Terrific advice that I hadn't even considered, however one of the reasons I bought the Denon was to utilize its DACs as the Sony's are pretty frightening for music (hence the optical connection). I'm on the verge of purchasing a Denon DVD2900 (or similar product if any of you have a suggestion) and when I do I may go your route. Question: I'm not running separate DVD and CD players (out of space) so how do I get the signal back up to 3803 for HT or am I missing something here?
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