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Hello, this is my first posted thread on this forum and I would like some honest advice. I have been forced to combine my 2 channel system with my home theater system so therefore I'm in sort of a compromised position. I would like to retain the great 2 channel sound I had before with my current HT system. My current equipment list is as follows:
Denon 3801 receiver
Cary/AES DJH Signature SuperAmp (driving L and R front)
Coincident Partial Eclipse speakers (Front L and R)
Monitor Audio 12i Center
Monitor Audio Silver Surrounds (SL, SR, SBL, SBR)
HSU 1220 Sub
Pioneer DVD Player (Soon to be replaced, I'm too ashamed to post the model)
Well, based on that equipment list, I would like some feedback on what to add. I've been thinking about adding a decent DAC like the Cal Audio Alpha 24/96 and a passive preamp with 2 inputs like the Creek OBH-12 which could be used to switch between the pre-out's of the Denon and the DAC outputs.
I guess that brings up the question: does the Denon receiver have a good enough preamp section to complement the equipment I have listed or would I be better off purchasing a separate preamp which would do a better job matching up with the DAC?
Another question would be: does the denon receiver have really great DAC's and would I be better off just adding a preamp like the Creek and connect both the tape loop and the pre-out's from the Denon to the Creek?
I guess I'm looking for the weakest link in the chain.
I welcome any suggestions or feedback.
BTW - I have found this forum to be extremely helpful and the people seem to be generally curtious and honest.
Denon 3801 receiver
Cary/AES DJH Signature SuperAmp (driving L and R front)
Coincident Partial Eclipse speakers (Front L and R)
Monitor Audio 12i Center
Monitor Audio Silver Surrounds (SL, SR, SBL, SBR)
HSU 1220 Sub
Pioneer DVD Player (Soon to be replaced, I'm too ashamed to post the model)
Well, based on that equipment list, I would like some feedback on what to add. I've been thinking about adding a decent DAC like the Cal Audio Alpha 24/96 and a passive preamp with 2 inputs like the Creek OBH-12 which could be used to switch between the pre-out's of the Denon and the DAC outputs.
I guess that brings up the question: does the Denon receiver have a good enough preamp section to complement the equipment I have listed or would I be better off purchasing a separate preamp which would do a better job matching up with the DAC?
Another question would be: does the denon receiver have really great DAC's and would I be better off just adding a preamp like the Creek and connect both the tape loop and the pre-out's from the Denon to the Creek?
I guess I'm looking for the weakest link in the chain.
I welcome any suggestions or feedback.
BTW - I have found this forum to be extremely helpful and the people seem to be generally curtious and honest.