@carlsbad2 What are you using as a preamp into the Decware Zen?
Anthem MRX 740 8K as an upgrade to my Denon AVR-X3700H
I have a 7.2 system. I drive my front speakers using pre-out to my 2 channel system amp that drives my 2 channel system speakers. I have 2 more sets of floorstanders for side and rear. 2 self powered subs. Pretty happy with the system.
Thinking of the upgrade in the subject. I'm much more well versed in 2 channel sound than AV systems and would appreciate comments.
I like the same things in theatre however, clear, accurate, and powerful, and dynamic.
For a streamer, are there better options than my LG smart TV delivered to my HT receiver via ARC? I don't see any discussion of HT specific streamers/decoders.
Jerry
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@SOIX the zen is an integrated. But I am using it as an amp with 2 inputs. I have the volume knob maxxed. for 2 channel I use my Lampizator GG3 dac as the pre. For movies, the Denon preout for the 2 front channels drives the Zen. This weekend, I think my new bespoke custom amp will be delivered and the zen will get a break. I've really become attached to it. It will be interesting going from an $1100 amp to a 6 figure amp. Jerry |
@loomisjohnson I just ordered a Marantz Cinema 50. For the price, I'm not realy risking much. I'll report back here when it arrives and I watch a couple of movies. Jerry |
@carlsbad2 Wow! That must be quite an amp — congrats. Is it by chance a Berning design? I figured you were using the Lampi as a pre for 2-channel. Have you ever considered or tried using a good stereo pre? Just curious. |
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