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Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
Like these...https://hometheaterreview.com/home-theater-av-preamplifier-reviews-and-information/ 
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
But just for my learning experience, what do you think about these pre/amp processor av receivers? Are they just an AV receiver in disguise or are they equivalent to a real pre-amp?  
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
I think my mind is made up...I’m saving for the Hegel 160.  
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
Also, can anybody show me pictures of the difference between the transformer of a pioneer elite receiver, and one in a nice amp or integrated amp? Is there really much difference between a separate pre-amp, and using a receiver as a preamp? I know... 
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
Thanks guys, and that’s good to know that NAD and Rotel are considered better than Emotiva. I am really trying to find an integrated amp with ht bypass because I’m not exactly sure how to use work around to just use the receiver volume control it ... 
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
Thank you, I’ll look into it. Now, if I can’t afford an integrated amp right now, what are thoughts on buying an amp first to run from my Elite receiver, and then buying a pre amp with HT passthrough in the future to stick between them? I’m guessi... 
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
That’s the recommendation I needed Soix, perfect! Thanks! Thanks Stringreen for allowing me to let go that I always have to bi amp.  
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
Maybe it goes back to the whole transformer thing? If you go packing multiple channels into one housing aren’t you in essence building towards what an A/V receiver is? Does anybody know if a multiple channel amp still only has one transformer like... 
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
Tom, that’s half of the question answered for me right there! For instance, if I buy a two channel McIntosh that’s bi-wired, will it sound better than bi amping using my receiver channels as I have it now? I’m using channels 6 and 7 to bi amp my f... 
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
I would say that we mostly listen to HT movies using surround, and occasionally I will listen to 2 channel music. When i listen to music 2 channel I want the best sound Possible.  
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
Thanks Tom that makes sense to me. Did you post something and then take it down? I read a post and then it disappeared.  
Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question! I tried to edit my question beca Are there were a couple bad auto corrects but it said I can’t.Anyway, I have the Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH. Very interesting point about the transformer!So it soun...