Recommend good receiver to use as preamp?

[riceforlife]

Hi all,

It's time to upgrade my pre-amp. I'd like to start using an input with optical in and my old pre-amp doesn't havev one. I'd like to buy a new pre-amp.

I've checked out some of the higher end pre-amps with optical in (rotel, adcom) and they're way out of my price range. I've noticed on the forums though that people often just use a receiver as a pre-amp ... that seems like a bit of overkill to me. Nevertheless, I can actually afford a receiver. So, can anyone recommend a good receiver to use solely as a pre-amp?

Right now, I have only a stereo setup (pair of Maggie MMGs driven by an old Hafler beast). Although I watch movies, I really have no inclination to buy surround speakers.

Thanks!

[GMichael]

Hi all,

It's time to upgrade my pre-amp. I'd like to start using an input with optical in and my old pre-amp doesn't havev one. I'd like to buy a new pre-amp.

I've checked out some of the higher end pre-amps with optical in (rotel, adcom) and they're way out of my price range. I've noticed on the forums though that people often just use a receiver as a pre-amp ... that seems like a bit of overkill to me. Nevertheless, I can actually afford a receiver. So, can anyone recommend a good receiver to use solely as a pre-amp?

Right now, I have only a stereo setup (pair of Maggie MMGs driven by an old Hafler beast). Although I watch movies, I really have no inclination to buy surround speakers.

Thanks!

I think you should stay with the seperates. Try these sites:

http://outlawaudio.com/products/990.html
or
http://www.audioadvisor.com/searchresults.asp?qu=ADCB*&cust=Adcom%20B-Stock%20Clearance%20Sale!

If these are still too high, then I guess a receiver is the way to go. Try the Yamaha's. The RX-V657 is the cheapest with both pre-outs and auto-set-up.

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/receivers/RXV_series.htm

Good shopping.