New Receiver - preouts

[Jeff R.]

I recently picked up a used Parasound 2 channel amp and need/want to integrate this into one of my systems. I plan to do so with a pair or Focal Aria bookshelves and a pair of 10” subs for use in one of my rooms. It will be for stereo and streaming Hulu, Netflix etc...
the current receiver is a bottom of the line newer Denon but will repurpose this to a vacation home. So I will have a hole in this system.

I am leaning toward a Marantz Thinline either used on eBay or else a refurbished from Accessories for less. Just really contemplating my budget I would say around $350- $550. I would like Bluetooth integrated to the receiver if possible.

Am I overlooking any obvious better options?

Thanks
Jeff


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[MalVeauX]

Hi Jeff,

I guess it depends on if you need a receiver or not and how many sources you really need into this. The Marantz thinline do have L/R and Sub line level pre-amp output so that you can hook all this up no problem with your new Parasound 2 amp and your two subs and the receiver is just acting as a DAC and maybe any processing you apply (if any). Lots of these already have bluetooth. They're just spendy ($650ish). But that will do exactly what you're wanting to do.

Some alternatives would be a standalone DAC and pre-amp setup and use a bluetooth dongle to add wireless to this. Example is something inexpensive like the Emotiva PT-100. And just get a bluetooth receiver and hook it up to one of the inputs and you're set, for half the price.

Very best,

 

[Jeff R.]

Thanks for the suggestion. I should have clarified I do want hdmi switching and do prefer some controls on subwoofer integration, the auto calibration systems in my mind are a plus.


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[lovinthehd]

Depends what you need....few have the form factor of the slimlines in any case, but if you don't need latest greatest a used avr can be a good value....

 

[Jeff R.]

So I picked up a used Marantz NR1609...not bad for $350. Got my parasound 2x75 watt amp for $120. So I have to connect via RCA...it sounds like a silly question but what is a bang for the buck cable to use. I have a bunch of nice quality RCA style cables but most are long and also to rigid to hide in the location I will be installing. I need a 2-3 foot decent cable. My concern is many I see out there are thick cable and look rigid. I want a decent quality but very flexible so I can hide it and get the receiver as far back on the shelf as possible. Will a cheap standard red and white connector be fine with such a short run?


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[lovinthehd]

If the rca cable works well, it's fine. Many excellent cables don't cost much. Try monoprice.com or amazon basics or mediabridge or the ones you got free with some gear....

 

[lovinthehd]

Another thought is right angled rca cables or adapters to save some shelf space on the back side https://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=7233 or https://www.zzounds.com/item--HOSCRA