Yamaha RX-V2400 as pre/pro?

[musicguy04]

Has anyone had experience using the Yamaha RX-V2400 as a pre/pro? How does it color the sound, if at all? I was wondering if anyone has used it before in that capacity.

[mario53]

Has anyone had experience using the Yamaha RX-V2400 as a pre/pro? How does it color the sound, if at all? I was wondering if anyone has used it before in that capacity.

I have the same question
I would like to use my two mono power amps (Marantz Esotec MA-5) to drive the front speakers and let the Yamaha drive the other speakers. But before buying it I would like to know how it will work in terms of sound quality

[kexodusc]

I use the RX-V1400 as a pre/pro. I almost bought some Anthem HT processor unit from my Paradigm dealer last year, and looked at some Rotel stuff too, but in the end I couldn't beat the value a decent A/V receiver offers.
At first I used a Parasound amp for the front mains, then 2 Adcom's...I have 7 speakers connected, the receiver drives the 2 rear speakers in my setup...it has no problems at all.
I don't notice any colorations or anything like that. This Yamaha unit is NOT bright sounding at all. Very neutral. It has a surprising amount of power and doesn't sound half bad on its own too.
I use it occasionally for 2-channel stereo too, it's not bad, but I use a Rotel integrated in another room as my main system. When I finally get around to buying a DVD-A/SACD player I'll have some decisions to make.
Just curious...why the RX-V2400 over the 1400?

[spacedeckman]

Have a couple of friends doing just that. Much better processing/switching than pre/pros at 4x the price. Put the money into the amps and speakers.

[mario53]

Have a couple of friends doing just that. Much better processing/switching than pre/pros at 4x the price. Put the money into the amps and speakers.

Yes this is what I want to do put the money into amps but still keep my two Marants mono amps

Therefore I think I will probably test and choose between Arcam and Rotel which have the most musical and high quality A/V amps for HT
I will check which one will better fit with my two Marantz mono amps (front speakers)
What do you think ?

[kexodusc]

Mario53:
I like Rotel and Arcam, they make some good products.
I really think you should do yourself a favor. Put the Yamaha on your short list too. When I was shopping a year ago, I was ready to buy either Rotel or Anthem for the high quality sound.
The Yamaha's pre/pro section is amazing, I dare say as good as the Rotel and Anthem...with power amps added you could accomplish the same goal, only cheaper.
It wouldn't cost you much to at least try it.
I ended up buying a nice Rotel integrated to dedicate for 2-channel stereo, and the Yamaha receiver for HT and still saved some money.

[spacedeckman]

of gear.

Also really like the Parasound Halo stuff.

Again, using the Yamaha, you open up a huge budget for amplfiers when compared to the "real" preamp processors. I will admit though, that Arcam A8 is a "showstopper", but if it isn't in your cards today, you are on the right path. At present, I would have to do the same thing.