Preamp/AVR suggestions - Blu-ray Forum

kareface · 02-12-2010, 03:15 PM

I have some really specific conditions for a preamp or AVR with preamp options and I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions. I want to be able to set the crossover for each channel independently (the rears in pairs of course), preouts including ones for bi-amping the front left and right channels while still using the 2 rear channels, HDMI switching, 2 LEF channels would be cool but not a deal breaker, it would be nice if I could drive the surround and rear channels with it, but if it's got all the other options I'd be happy with just a preamp. The last one is something I've only found on a few amps, but they lacked other options or were a little to costly for my taste. I'd like the ability to toggle calibration settings with out having to manually reset them each time. Levels, equalization, crossovers, anything that might change the nature of the sound produced by the amp. Preferably if I didn't have to go into menus to do it. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

airkitty · 02-12-2010, 03:23 PM

Ambitious list of wants. All I can do is advise you to make a list of candidates that may qualify. Off the top of my head I cannot think of any single units. Good luck and let us know if such a beast exist.

kareface · 02-12-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by airkitty

Ambitious list of wants. All I can do is advise you to make a list of candidates that may qualify. Off the top of my head I cannot think of any single units. Good luck and let us know if such a beast exist.

I know at least 2 exist, but I'd prefer something that I wouldn't have to trade a nice car to get.

02-12-2010, 03:15 PM	#1
kareface Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Seattle, Wa Home Theater Gallery:159 Trading Score:1	Preamp/AVR suggestions I have some really specific conditions for a preamp or AVR with preamp options and I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions. I want to be able to set the crossover for each channel independently (the rears in pairs of course), preouts including ones for bi-amping the front left and right channels while still using the 2 rear channels, HDMI switching, 2 LEF channels would be cool but not a deal breaker, it would be nice if I could drive the surround and rear channels with it, but if it's got all the other options I'd be happy with just a preamp. The last one is something I've only found on a few amps, but they lacked other options or were a little to costly for my taste. I'd like the ability to toggle calibration settings with out having to manually reset them each time. Levels, equalization, crossovers, anything that might change the nature of the sound produced by the amp. Preferably if I didn't have to go into menus to do it. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

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02-12-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
airkitty Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South East Trading Score:1	Ambitious list of wants. All I can do is advise you to make a list of candidates that may qualify. Off the top of my head I cannot think of any single units. Good luck and let us know if such a beast exist.

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