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Preamp - Processor for 2 channel music

looking to downsize home theater to a 3.1 system, looking for a preamp/processor that excels in 2 channel music. Speakers are Aerial 7b, with Aerial CC3b center and Talon sub. Source Oppo 105. Current amp Rotel 1095 but will probably change. Thanks
jl35
erik_squires
16,231 posts
 
Parasound P7 has built in bass management, even if you only use it for 2 channel music. 
jl35 OP
4,026 posts
 
great option - thanks
auxinput
2,920 posts
 

Don't know your budget.  There are also some older HT processors that will be excellent and act as a multi-channel preamp.   Krell HTS 7.1, Bryston SP2 / SP3, Classe SSP-800, Krell S1200U.

The older ones like HTS 7.1 or Bryston SP2 may need to be re-capped.

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noble100
2,419 posts
 
auxinput,

     Why not use your Oppo 105?  It has a built in surround processor and an excellent audio section with XLR and SE outputs. I streamlined my system by using my 105 and removing a Parasound AV-2500 preamp/processor and VTL 2-ch preamp.

Tim

soix
9,649 posts
 
If priority is 2 channel, I'd invest in a good stereo pre and use a decent AVR to handle the multichannel duties.  And definitely upgrade the amp to a good stereo amp that compliments your stereo pre.  Your speakers are too good for mediocre upstream components.  Send the front L/R outputs from the AVR to extra inputs on the stereo pre, and yiu have the best of both worlds.  Best of luck. 

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