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What Mods for a pre/pro to become a good preamp?

Many components are plugged into the pre/pro unit that use the Digital RCA. I would like to retain the bass management and speaker distances etc. of the pre/pro, yet get the fidelity of a good preamp when using my PVR, Satellite, and especially DVD.

I understand that a high quality power supply or addition of a second high quality power supply helps reduce jitter. What other items should be important to improve the sound quality? Please be as descriptive as possible.

I am using all available analog pass through. I am hoping to improve the outcome for components using Digital RCA and AES-EBU. I am using a Lexicon MC-12B, version 3 with the microphones.

I have a service manual. What else would I need?
yada

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hbrandt
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Yada:

My guess is that the sonics of the EAD Theatermaster 8800 pro would be preferable to the Lexicon in light of your tastes and equipment. While I protect my 2 channel path entirely from running through a Pre/Pro....I can honestly say that EAD is the first Pre/Pro i've heard that has led me to consider simplifiying my setup by allowing my 2 channel path through it. Incidentally, I've had both Lexicon and EAD and find the sonics of EAD FAR superior. Several audiophiles that I respect have agreed with this.

Regards,
Harry
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