Pre-Amp question

Vette C6.r
Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
edited March 2009 in Electronics
I have posted many thoughts on getting a new power amp.

How much does the pre-amp part of a receiver matter.

I have a Pioneer 92 Elite with pre-outs. Is the pre-amp that important? I'm only intersted in a 2 channel amp. Is the Pioneer 92 Elite good enough?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2009
    Vette C6.r wrote: »
    How much does the pre-amp part of a receiver matter.
    It can matter a lot.

    Look into separate 2 channel amps with HT Bypass for the best of both worlds.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Murray1
    Murray1 Posts: 193
    edited March 2009
    Are you wanting HD Audio, Audyssey, etc? If so, do not believe there are too many available.
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited March 2009
    What is the HT bypass ?
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited March 2009
    Vette C6.r wrote: »
    What is the HT bypass ?

    HT Bypass is a function of a preamp that lets the signal pass right through to the amp without modification. This is useful in combined HT and 2-channel systems so that you can fully calibrate the levels on your receiver for HT, and then easily switch between dedicated 2-channel listening and HT without having an extra component in the signal path.

    When I'm listening to 2-channel, my receiver is off and it's just CD -> Pre -> Amp.

    When I'm using HT, my receiver is on and my pre-amp is in Bypass mode and it's DVD -> Receiver -> Pre (bypass) -> Amp.
    Speakers: Polk LSi15
    Pre: Adcom GFP-750 with HT Bypass
    Amp: Pass Labs X-150
    CD/DVD Player: Classe CDP-10
    Interconnects: MIT Shortgun S3 Pro XLR
    Speaker cables: MIT MH-750 bi-wire
    TT:Micro Seiki DD-35
    Cartridge:Denon DL-160
    Phono Pre:PS Audio GCPH
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited March 2009
    good to know - thanks


    I have been hearing alot of the Carver 35 amp for 2 channel

    I previouly owned to bridged Carver 15's and wasn't that impressed. Any ideas guys??
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