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Seeking advice. Integrating surround with a stereo system

First thanks for reading. If you have some opinion about this subject then leave a comment.

Let me set the scene:
  • Marantz AV8805 surround processor.
  • 2 x Emotiva XPA-5 gen.3
  • a homebuilt 20w power amp. for one of the dolby atmos channels. 
  • some very good speaker in a 7.4.1 setup
  • Tidal streaming with HEOS on a iPad.
  • PS3 for Blu-ray
  • LG 65C8 OLED
  • PS Audio Detect
  • Room treatment with absorbers and diffuseres. Carpet on the floor and heavy drapes.
My goal is simple, getting better sound. But how? Where should I start.
I have been thinking of buying a PrimaLuna integrated amp. But If I buy the amp I will also need to buy a streamer and a DAC plus interconnectors and some speaker cables. This is too much to buy at once.

Some options:
What do you think?
martin-andersen
erik_squires
16,838 posts
 
A Luxman integrated will work. It has a "separate feature."

Consider, as an example. an Anthem MRX x20 with both pre and speaker outs.
You can run L and R line level to the Luxman amp in. Use the x20 for all other channels. Anthem's room correction functions normally.

Alternatively, get a pure processor and add additional amps as necessary.
martin-andersen OP
140 posts
 
The AV8805 is a pure surround processor
erik_squires
16,838 posts
 
Hey Martin,
What I meant was, you can do the same idea I mentioned using a 2 channel integrated that has external  inputs + either a multichannel receiver or processor.

Best,

E
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