Preamp outs on Av Receiver

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mibson

Audioholic
I want to get a cheaper Receiver with preamp outs so that I can use my ps3 via HDMI - to my receiver, then use the preamp outs on the receiver to my power amp (UPA-2).

I m just learning about modern receivers and I dont know how to tell based on the specs if a receiver has the analog outputs that I need .

Im considering this receiver.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10100634&logon=&langid=EN&dm=DEBUG

Since the specs say one preout, is this for the sub only?
Also, is there any other analog output that I could use instead?

Thanks for any help!
 
bandphan

bandphan

Banned
that unit does not have preout for any but the sub. the 254 will for the mains and sub iirc
 
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mibson

Audioholic
bandphan said:
that unit does not have preout for any but the sub. the 254 will for the mains and sub iirc
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It seems many only have one preamp out...

I think Ill have to look at used...

Is this reciever junk?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10123519&catid=20313

It is the cheepest that appears to have preamp outs for the sub and front mains...I only need it for a preamp with digital input...

Im starting to think that just getting a "good" stand alone cd player is a better option for me...?

Thanks for your help!
:)
 
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BoredSysAdmin

BoredSysAdmin

Audioholic Slumlord
Also in lower price range Yamaha HTR-6160 have 6 chan pre-outs

Its really a shame that really budget receivers don't have pre-outs.
 
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mibson

Audioholic
BoredSysAdmin said:
Also in lower price range Yamaha HTR-6160 have 6 chan pre-outs

Its really a shame that really budget receivers don't have pre-outs.
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Im surprised that there is not a stand alone preamp with digital inputs and analog outs, on a budget, or is there?

I can probably "sneak" about $300 max...
 
BoredSysAdmin

BoredSysAdmin

Audioholic Slumlord
mibson said:
Im surprised that there is not a stand alone preamp with digital inputs and analog outs, on a budget, or is there?

I can probably "sneak" about $300 max...
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For this budget you'd want to start looking at Refub/used units

I'm sure there are great deals out there - start hunting
 
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mibson

Audioholic
wow

That looks like a great deal, I did find a
Kenwood VR-257
for 50$,

Cant find the specs on it, anyone know if it has stereo preouts? and optical or HDMI inputs? (I doubt it...)
 
Seth=L

Seth=L

Audioholic Overlord
mibson said:
That looks like a great deal, I did find a
Kenwood VR-257
for 50$,

Cant find the specs on it, anyone know if it has stereo preouts? and optical or HDMI inputs? (I doubt it...)
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It doesn't have preouts, it doesn't have HDMI, doesn't have optical. That receiver is quite old. I wouldn't consider buying it for more than $25, that's assuming it has the remote with it. Those where some of the darkest days in home theater receivers that kenwood had, and that's saying something.
 
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mibson

Audioholic
hmm, perhaps Ill try converting my cds to the highest quatlity ACC that the ps3 can do and see if that tames the "brightness" a bit; I read that it does help.

I really like the looks of that marantz for $300, I might just have to wait if I dont find something used that I can make use of...

I found a Pioneer VSX-816 for $125, it does have optical inputs and preouts, is this a good choice for my very limited budget? My purpuse is 2.0 stereo with digital inputs on the amp to use with my ps3, also it has preouts for my UPA-2...
 
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m_tyson

Enthusiast
look for a used Yamaha RX-V661. it should do everything you need very well, and be one of your cheapest options.
 
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mibson

Audioholic
m_tyson said:
look for a used Yamaha RX-V661. it should do everything you need very well, and be one of your cheapest options.
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Ive read that Yamaha are "bright" sounding, this is what Im trying to avoid...

I have a Tascam US144 USB Audio Midi Interface , perhaps I can use usb for digital output on my ps3, can this be done?
 
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cfrizz

Senior Audioholic
mibson said:
It seems many only have one preamp out...

I think Ill have to look at used...

Is this reciever junk?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10123519&catid=20313

It is the cheepest that appears to have preamp outs for the sub and front mains...I only need it for a preamp with digital input...

Im starting to think that just getting a "good" stand alone cd player is a better option for me...?

Thanks for your help!
:)
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Preouts cost money, so you will have to look at used if you want to have them. They are well worth the expense, to have upgradebility.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dm=DEBUG&sku_id=0665000FS10130319&catid=&test_cookie=1
 
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mibson

Audioholic
cfrizz said:
Preouts cost money, so you will have to look at used if you want to have them. They are well worth the expense, to have upgradebility.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dm=DEBUG&sku_id=0665000FS10130319&catid=&test_cookie=1
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That HK receiver looks good but WAY out of my price range, I will eventually spend $1000 plus on a receiver but not until I buy matching speakers for my current 2.0 setup. It will be a year or more until I get approval from my wife for more audio spending.

I just want to get the cheepest possible option($250 canadian max) with digital inputs and preouts, so that I can avoid using my ps3 analog out with cds, which sounds VERY bright.
 
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