sogood51

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Best Pre/Pro for 2 channel
I've found the difference in sound quality between mid and high cost pre-pro's to be very small to none as far as movies go. The extra cost of the high-end units does begin to show with music only use and most are very good. Just as you would with... 
Getting 5.1 from Pro Logic Pre-Amp
JoeUnless the Mitsu has volume control built in..Do Not Try hooking it to your amp. The older Sunfire Theatergrand II is a Bob Carver design and brings with it some of the Carver sound and features which you may like. (I own this older model mysel... 
Getting 5.1 from Pro Logic Pre-Amp
There was a company (or product?) called Vantas they made a unit that was an add-on at about the time the movie industry was switching from pro-logic to dolby digital. There were two models (Vantas DPA-P87)(Vantas DPA-S50), these show up used at A... 
Passive pre-amp any good???
Sounds pretty good to me!Dave 
Getting 5.1 from Pro Logic Pre-Amp
If it has a set of 5.1 analog inputs you can keep it. Some old receivers were sold as digital ready and had these inputs, my old Onkyo did. You would only need a Dvd player with built-in decoding.Dave 
Dilemma: LP or SACD? Try analog only to give up?
Well, I looked at your system and it seems that you do have the audiophile affliction. All audiophiles must at least give analog a try IMO or this will nag at you for ever. I think you may already know that.Dave 
AMP for Panasonic XR45
pann, try the new Denon 2200. It's a multiformat player which does all formats and is in your price range.Dave 
AMP for Panasonic XR45
The Panasonic has everything you will need except speakers and dvd player.Dave 
2 Channel System - Image behind my head
Sounds like out of phase info., Isn't Amused to Death (Roger Waters) recorded in this way also?Dave 
Infinity Prelude MTS
Stereophile has some old test Cd's that you can still buy, on one of these is a recording (not music) of someone at different locations with-in the soundstage. This can be helpful in speaker setup and evaluation of your present systems soundstage ... 
Splitting Preamp Output--Affect Sound Quality?
If you use a good quality splitter there should be no difference between sound from a pre-amp that has an extra set of pre-outs wired in for convenience.Dave 
Help me plan my next upgrade
A front projector..if you have the room.Dave 
subwoofer+speaker+same binding=low level hiss
What sub is this? Why do you have it hooked to your amp if it is powered. Try a line level hook-up to the sub from your pre-amp and see if that helps.Dave 
1st time AG'er. Cables ? ?
If you find that you would need some good budget cables, Cobalt Cables are pretty good: http://www.cobaltcable.com/product/single_speaker_cable.htmDave 
1st time AG'er. Cables ? ?
Use balanced cables on the Krell stuff, I use Harmonic Tech. truth-link balanced. For more money, Acoustic Zen are good. I have Acoustic Zen Hologram speaker cables from my Ksa-250 to my Apogee Duetta Sig's. The Ksa-250 is a great amp that will ta...