bad stereo music on receiver.
I am in the ht world now for 1,5 years. I started to buy a sony 870qs receiver. and a standart dvd player. after that i bought a pair off large front speakers from elac (cls 14) and a center speaker. When i listen to movies its great, but when listening to music it isnt realy it. 2channel stereo is horrable so you must create a sort of surround sound with the dsp and equaliser(trying not to change the music allot but only getting a better sound stage etc).
so basicly i want to improve the music, if it is possible i want to listen to 2channel music. My receiver has a pre out. and i saw a pair of ma500 mono blocks from marantz(on the second hand market) for sale for 125 a piece, so for 250 euro i think it is a big step forward. what is your opinion? and are there things to look for if i want to buy power amps? And can i put everu power amp on my pre out? or is it better to get sony stuff? or maybe sell my receiver save money and get a other one? tanx for your help.
Pre Amp imparts the sound quality?
I personally feel that B&W is an exception, as IMHO I feel they have excellent speakers.
I have a question for RGA or for anyone else who knows this. How exactly does a preamp impart the sound quality? I have a Yamaha RX-V2400 hooked up to B&W CDM series speakers. I'm planning on adding an external amp (think maybe Parasound Halo A52, Rotel RMB-1095, or Bryston 9BSST, or something of the like)
I was thinking that'd improve sound quality. I'm using the Yammie's processors for HT and radio, but when listening to music CD's, I'm using the Denon DVD-2900's internal Burr-Brown 24-bit DACs and connect it to the discrete input.
So I'm hoping that'll improve sound noticeably with the B&W CDM NT's. I eventually, but eventually means 2-4 years from now, plan to add a separate pre/processor and use the amps balanced inputs.
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks