Help pls....

[ex_2009]

Dear Forum members

I need input on this issue.
Let just said that all the eq is the same, which scenario is better for Music / HT

1. Using a receiver as a Pre/pro with separate AMP
2. Having a designated Pre/Pro with separate AMP

the things here is which one is sound better?

tks

 

[mpompey]

I hate to sound like a smart alec but the one that will sound better if all things are being equal can only be determined by YOUR ears.

But if I had to choose which of the above options to have, it would be a dedicated pre/pro instead of a receiver ACTING as a pre/pro. One reason is that dedicated pre/pro doesn't have to share internal power suppplies with alot of other circuitry that isn't going to be used. In addition a dedicated pre/pro may have higher output voltages at the outputs than a receiver might. This means a stronger signal for your external amp to work with.

Which setup are you considering going? What components?