What do I need?


Hi,

I have an amp & preamp for my audio system. I need to use the amp for my home theater now. I know the audio preamp won’t give me the channels & AV functions. Do I need an additional AV preamp? Something else. I’m NOT changing my current amp & preamp.  Thank you.

tochsii

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@tochsii 

Vinylshadow is right. Look for a used Classe SSP 800 av preamp surround processor in used markets. The SSP 800 originally retailed for $9500 but it’s been discontinued since 2017 and nowadays a used one can be had for around $2k. The Classe also works as a high end stereo pre as well and it sounds very very good in two channel for music. I would say in two channel sound quality wise the Classe SSP 800 is comparable to high end stereo preamps costing around $5k to $6k. Classe put priority and optimized the SSP 800 for music (two channel). 
What’s your stereo preamp? 
 

I happen to have the Classe SSP 800 up for sale on US AudioMart under caphill. Contact me on US AudioMart if you are interested. I’m selling it for $2k and is in mint condition and I have all original accessories : remote, packaging / box, user manual, etc.