Looking for pre-amp suggestions

igottrades
igottrades Posts: 21
edited November 2013 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I knew that somehow this would happen. :)

I collected all the pieces for my setup (see my sig), but currently every now and then my Denon just shuts off with a blinking red light. Typically this happens when I play Skyrim and there is a heated fight with tons of sounds going on. I am assuming it's just not able to juice the speakers properly, so it would seem I need a pre-amp?

If that's the case, could anyone suggest one they are using, especially with the Denon AVR-E300 that I own. What things should I look for that are key in a pre-amp? I am also not looking to spend a fortune, but a high quality signal/sound are always good to have.

Thank you ahead of time.
Denon AVR-E300 5.1, RT1000p, F/X500i, CS400i, Vizio 60" LED 120Hz
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    edited November 2013
    You don't need a pre-amp, you need a regular amp. Your problem is your receiver is entry level and has no pre-outs to even add an amplifier. Kill 2 birds with one stone and find a used Pioneer elite SC series receiver.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited November 2013
    ^ what Tonyb said..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • Glen B
    Glen B Posts: 269
    edited November 2013
    Yes, your Denon is running out of power and going into protection. A more powerful receiver that includes preouts for all channels will allow you the flexibility of adding an external amp in the future.
    Main System: Denon DP-59L | Audio-Technica AT33EV | Marantz SA-11S2 | Classe DR-10 | Classe CA-300 | Classe RC-1 | PSB Stratus Gold i's | DIY Balanced AC Power Conditioner | Acoustic Zen and NeoTech cables | Oyaide and Furutech power connectors | Dedicated 20A isolated ground line.

    Home Theater: Toshiba D-VR5SU | Laptop #1 |Outlaw Audio OAW3 wireless audio system | Marantz SR-19 | Phase Linear 400 Series 2, modified | AudioSource 10.1 EQ (for subs) | Axiom M3 v3’s | Axiom VP150 | Optimus PRO-X55AVs | Dayton 12” powered subs (x2) | Belkin PureAV PF-60 line conditioner.

    Party System: Laptop #2 | Audioquest Dragonfly USB DAC | Technics SU-A6 | Acurus A-250 | Radio Shack 15-band EQ | Pioneer SR-9 reverb | Cerwin Vega DX9's | Dayton 100° x 60° horns with titanium HF/MF compression drivers.
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  • igottrades
    igottrades Posts: 21
    edited November 2013
    Damn! Looks, I'll have to upgrade then. Thank you!
    Denon AVR-E300 5.1, RT1000p, F/X500i, CS400i, Vizio 60" LED 120Hz
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