Question about connecting both HT and Stereo

Why don't you just get a stereo preamp with a SSP throughput? There are many great preamps out there that have them, Classe, Sonic Frontiers, BAT, Ayre, just to name a few. Personally I've found that to be the most rewarding way to go. I'll never go back to high end SSP's.

Cheers,
John

Kray,

John is right! Build a high quality 2-channel system first. Then, add an HT receiver or processor to the 2-channel system. If the pre-amp (or integrated amp for that matter) has an HT bypass/Processor loop, so much the better, but it is not necessary. You could just connect the front L&R pre-outs from any quality HT receiver/processor into any unused inputs of your 2-channel preamp. The bypass/loop will make it more convenient as you don't have to set the volume to a pre-defined level, but either way, if 2-channel music is you priority, build a 2-channel system that meets your music needs, then simply add HT capabilities later by adding a quality HT receiver to process your digital signal and power your center and surrounds and provide bass management.

If you would like more info, let me know. I've used a similar setup in numerous systems and it works well.

Enjoy,

TIC

BTW, I would not recommend connecting speaker wires from 2 different systems. The opportunity to cause an electrical failures is too high for my comfort level, especially with expensive gear!

TIC

thanks for the input.... i was kinda thinking that.. right now i have a Yamaha RX-V1000. so i could use that to power the center channel and the run the L&R pre-outs to an input on the 2 channel pre? i was thinking of going with the Parasound Halo 23 2 channel amp, but haven't decided on a pre.. any suggestions there? i would like something that accurately reproduces the sound and doesn't color anything.

Look at VTL preamps, Audible Illusions L2 Linestage, BAT just to name a few.