Need a preamp - Give me your opinion about the rest
Let me tell you where I'm coming from and where I'm going to.
I currently have an NHT Super1 HT including a NHT Sub1 subwoofer. It's being driven by an Okyo TX-DS575 reciever which has about 65 watts power and a Pioneer DV333 DVD player. All my equipment is about 10 years old.
I want to take the next step in sound quality.
I plan to buy B&W 805S as fronts and B&W 685 for rears. Center channel the B&W
HTM4S. I will combine this with a Dennon AVR-1907 reciever (for now). I plan to leave my NHT sub intact.
Next step will be to add a Rotel RMB-1075 amp and use the Dennon as a preamp.
From here, I don't know what to purchase as a 'real' preamp. I want to stay in the less than $1500 price range (a little higher if neccessary). Give me some ideas including brands and models that will mate well with these pieces.
Tell me what you think of these combinations and steps.
Also, I plan to always use bookshelf speakers as my fronts. Is 125watts enough for most bookshelves and especially the B&W 805S?
I use my system 50/50 for home theater and music. My musical taste varyies from classic rock to modern vocal jazz.
Thanks for your help
Jim