Well, another pre-amp & HT integration question...

...I follow all of the above fine (I think). I'm not concerned with cutting the pre-amp out when using HT, rather how to cut the HT controls out when listening to music.

When listening to 2-channel, I would be using the analog output of the AVP (DAC/Processor) to go into the new pre-amp. As such, the analog signal going into the pre-amp would be subject to the volume control on the AVP then again on the pre-amp. Right?

BTW, the AVP itself has a unity gain 'remote' set of analog outputs that I currently use to power my headphone amp. It allows the choice of using the main path, the remote path or both. I could probably use this set of outputs to alleviate the issue above (if there is an issue...).

Thanks again,

Thomas

Thanks for all your input. It's much appreciated. Here's the way my system works and why I'm having the questions:

Source - Proceed PMDT, this is a DVD/CD transport, digital output only with cards for progressive scan video output. It also acts as a video switcher to take in output from other video devices and translate them also to 480p output. Sounds great with redbook CD. So all source material goes through this unit.

DAC/HT Processor/Pre-amp - Proceed AVP, this does everything, D/A conversion, surround sound, normal pre-amp functions.

So to add a regular two channel pre-amp, it has to come into the path after the AVP in order to receive an analog signal. The source for DVD home theater and 2-channel CD is the _same_. Thus, the conundrum with how to isolate the control functions of the AVP while still using it as a DAC to send analog output to the proposed tube pre-amp.

It can be done, it's just how tedious and how much signal degradation will be involved. If only I has the space and $$ for two complete systems...

Best,

Thomas

Sorry, this thread is a continuation of an earlier one. The goal was to integrate a tube pre-amp into the system for use when listening to 2-channel music. This would be followed by tube monoblocks for my front R & L speakers.

I like the tube sound but only have space for a single system that has to do double duty between HT and music.

T.

So you use the AES/EBU output to a 2-channel DAC and from there to the ML 380S and on the the amps. You program the PMDT to route CD's to that output, select that input on the PA and completely bypass the AVP, right?

That's sweet, now I get to shop for a new DAC as well as a PA and maybe even a (heaven forbid) turntable. Then I have to get the wife a present to cover my ass.

Have you heard anything other than what's on the Madrigal website regarding the AVP upgrade and potential SACD playback on the PDMT/AVP combo?

Thanks,

Thomas