I want to connect my Nakamichi Cassette Deck & want to enjoy a richer, warmer sound of Tube.
@ Willemj: Ripping the cassettes to NAS is an option but I’m keen on spending that much time. Besides, I love how the cassette assembly of RX-505 comes out & to see some moving gears.
I am willing to stretch my budget a little bit. 1.) How is Classe SSP-800 or something from McIntosh MX series or Krell ( Showcase 7.1/ S-1200/ HTS) or Bel Canto (Pre6/ 2-3 units of DAC 2.7/ DAC 3), etc. whichever sounds better & can process relatively current Dolby & DTS format?
A Tube PreAmp driving all the HT channels will be cost prohibitive. 2.) Instead, can I just insert a Stereo Tube PreAmp driving the front two speakers & connect remaining directly to the Parasound A51?
3.) Or how about Modwright or other similar upgrade to Oppo 105?
Thank you guys!