avalon65

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speakers that match well with denon
Sorry I will slightly disagree with Darrylhifi. I would move cautiously with the Paradigms. I have the Studio 60s(which I love) and tried powering them with a 110W Yamaha receiver and had exactly the same problem you're describing with your mild m... 
Which receivers have decent stereo performance?
I'd second Gmood1 suggestion of adding an amp. I have the RX-v2200 and was not happy with the 2-channel sound either. My Paradigm Studio 60s are not very efficient and the Yamaha didn't have the umph to drive them. I added an Odyssey amp and was a... 
Tube Preamp with "pass through" for HT option?
As Natnic mentioned Rogue has the option, but I believe the switch is toggle switch on the back of the unit. So to access it you must reach around the back of the pre to flip the switch. A 66 Magnum just sold the other day for $699.Another option,... 
Upgrade Path: CDP or Preamp
Synergy, synergy, synergy! Ditch the pre-amp and replace it with an Odyssey Tempest. It's the perfect match for your Stratos. With a few more dollars you can upgrade your DAC or get a Music Hall CD25, they are always popping up. 
Replace my reciever acting as a pre with???
Thanks all for your input. I hadn't really thought much about a passive pre, but started researching them. The CI unit looks nice, but was limited on inputs. It turns out Odyssey makes one that will mate perfectly with my Stratos. In addition to t...