I've been searching around but can't find any recent posts on this. I'm still fairly new to the home audio world but I picked up some equipment and I'm trying to find the best way to utilize it. Right now I have a pair of Paradigm Esprit monitor speakers (the older dual 8" models) and a M&K MX-70 subwoofer, being controlled by a no-frills Denon AVR. I picked up a pair of Marantz MA-500 amps for the speakers but the Denon doesn't have preamp outputs.
So should I scrap the Denon and get a different AVR with preamp outs, or add a preamp to the Denon? I'm not sure how I would hook the preamp up if I went that route. Also while I won't be using the AVR to power the speakers I still need the HDMI pass-through/switching capabilities so I can hook up the rest of my home theater.
So should I scrap the Denon and get a different AVR with preamp outs, or add a preamp to the Denon? I'm not sure how I would hook the preamp up if I went that route. Also while I won't be using the AVR to power the speakers I still need the HDMI pass-through/switching capabilities so I can hook up the rest of my home theater.
Is the Denon Avr what we call a dvd player or is it a 5.1 surround player? Maybe you can tap the signal going to the amplifier chip if it is the latter? I'd still prefer a preamp to control volume and tone etc. especially if you add other units to your system.
If you really want to use the monoblocks with an AVR, then you need one that has preamp outputs. Or, get a pre/processor (Marantz AV7005?), and add more amps.
Or, since this is DIYaudio, download the service manual for the Denon and figure out how to add preamp outputs.
Or, get a stereo preamp and build up a two-channel music system using the monoblocks.
Or, since this is DIYaudio, download the service manual for the Denon and figure out how to add preamp outputs.
Or, get a stereo preamp and build up a two-channel music system using the monoblocks.
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