If using power amp does the AV receiver really matter?

tvwad
tvwad Posts: 9
in Electronics
Hello,
i am currently using the pre-outs of a Sony STR DA4600 ES for my AV receiver. the main fronts (Lsi25's) are driven by a Carver Sunfire. the rear surrounds and center channel are driven by an Anthem PVA. My question is... since i am using the pre outs with power amps does the AV i use really affect the sound? Movie sound tracks are fantastic and 2 channel direct is decent. someone locally is selling a Pioneer SC75 for $600 and i am considering buying.
Would it make any difference?
Thanks for input.
Panasonic 50" TV
SONY STR-DA4600ES
Main: Lsi25's
Surrounds: Lsi15's
Center: LsiC
Anthem PVA7
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    May make some, but ideally a separate 2 channel pre would give you the bigger boost in SQ. One with a HT pass thru preferably.

    When using one system for both HT/Music, one wants the best receiver one can afford. I would take the Pioneer over the Sony but that's just my preference.
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,490
    I'd only buy a new receiver for newer features like better auto calibration or the latest audio/video processing technology or HDMI compatibility. The DA4600ES is a few years old, but is otherwise a very good receiver and is still up to date for most purposes.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited April 2015
    The Sony ES line used to be a step up of the Sony line, not sure if is still there anymore. That being said, I would still take the Pioneer Elite SC-75 over the DA4600ES
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    Get yourself a nice integra 80.2 ht preamp for $850 and it will sound great with your amp and its good for music. Buy a stello us usb to coax and then you got a nice jitter free dac for 2 channel.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    In the words of the great & powerful MadMax "Everything matters."
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,897
    I am a classic muscle car owner and enthusiast. I had a novice ask me what book or books he should read to prepare him for his restoration? I told him the most important book is the checkbook. I am finding audio is no different.
    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    motorhead43026 wrote: »
    I am a classic muscle car owner and enthusiast. I had a novice ask me what book or books he should read to prepare him for his restoration? I told him the most important book is the checkbook. I am finding audio is no different.

    That's about right.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
    Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music
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  • Chops
    Chops Posts: 33
    Since I have always put 2-ch audio quality way ahead of multi-ch HT, I purchased the stripped down Marantz NR1504 since it focuses more on sound quality and not so much on all of the HT go-fasters.

    My brother and I both had gone through a bunch of big Denon, Yamaha, Sony ES and Onkyo HT receivers over the past few years, and this little Marantz blows them all away as far as 2-ch quality is concerned. And yes, they were all used as just preamps in 2-ch mode.

    So yes, the receiver DOES make a difference, even if you just use it as a preamp.
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