Why I prefer an AVR receiver as a Preamp /Integrated

[@DynamiteKid1224]

You need 8 inches of space on both left side & right side and top for air to come in the unit so it won't get hot. As mentioned in all manuals of Marantz. I have both SR8500 & SR5600 both old models but works great this 2020! Love it! Awsome setup you got there Sir! Enjoy!

[@stevemqn4053]

I'm using an SR7500...It's sounds great and very detailed...And I sometimes wonder how different the sound is compared to modern integrated amps.

[@ekimandersom4478]

8 inches? That is way too much, what furniture has that.

[@joe4790]

Looks like he's only using the receiver as a preamp. Won't generate as much heat when not driving the speakers. 8" is overkill in this application.

[@TATAKMONTECILLOTV]

😢B😢. 😊😢

[@garyausten5939]

I have a Denon X4700H pre-outed to a Tonewinner AD-8300PA using all 11 channels. The L/C/R amps are higher power than the rest so when I'm listening to my records or CDs it's like I had the main speakers bi-amped, like I was able to do with my Denon before adding my back heights, and still use both subs to fill in the low end. My 7.2.4 setup is in my bedroom, which is probably too small for all the speakers, but I like it :>)

[@aaroncohen6095]

Agreed...AVR as a preamp to power amp is a great way to go for a modern home setup. I would recommend more air space above both of those units, but I understand the constraints of modern furniture/built in wall units. Also, you are changing the sound of that center channel by putting the box within another box fyi.

[@BalkanikaTVessentialsbyJack]

Am I correct, that if you tweak bass and treble on Marantz, the changes are audible via pre out?

[@bikdav]

You answered A LOT of my questions. I DO NOT want a shelf full of separates. I want a ‘one box’ solution if possible.

[@joelopez7459]

Then u might want to look at high-end AVRs like Arcam/Anthem/NAD

[@khairulamilin9687]

of cause AVR is one box solution. enough for normal ears. but if u want more, external amp is there. it just that no single can defeat the power of external amplifier

[@-8_8-]

As an IT guy, I like to seperate signals from power as much as possible. Both digital and analog signals can get sloppy when there's bleed and cross talk.

[@williammorales8204]

You can as long as you do your research either go with small bookshelves, or self powered towers etc.

[@wwhcfy3816]

Wonderful setup! I would like to ask how’s the setup in Marantz powering up the tweeters of the front speakers, and let the external power amp driving the mid and bass of the front speakers as well? I know the physical connections via the preout, but I mean the Marantz configurations in the setup menu. I would like to try your way, but not sure the settings. Could you please share. Thanks

[@hifisymphony]

Is call biamping. Just use main speakers outs to power the highs on your speaker..... Then use the preouts of the Marantz to an external Amplifier to power the lows of your speakers.

[@wwhcfy3816]

@@hifisymphony Thanks for the info.

[@jerryandlisa27]

Question , I have a Marantz pm8006 and a emotiva xpa power amp , I have it connected to infinity kappa 7.1 that are power hungry. The issue that I have is that it disables the tone controls when connecting a external amp. Did I do something wrong . I have the amp connected to preout

[@axelmuller7911]

Hi Jerry. I also have a Marantz PM8006 and I tried using it as a power amplifier. I used an old Marantz receiver (NR 1510) as a preamp, BUT I lost all the tone controls from my PM8006 …

[@jerryandlisa27]

@@axelmuller7911 I did not loose my tone controls make sure it's connected to pre out

[@jerryandlisa27]

I was able to fix the issue

[@gianlucatoo67]

Can you please tell me what input is your marantz on when playing 2 channels trough your amplifier ? If I understand correctly you used the red and white preouts on your avr into the inputs in your amplifier, I happened to have a marantz as well but an emotiva as an amplifier.. thank u

[@NaveedKhan-bs1sc]

This or home thetre bypass?🤔

[@jrparker1108]

I stopped watching after I saw the carbon fiber stickers on the AVR🤣🤣

[@gempak18]

How many speaker do u hooked up? Can u explain detail about your speaker setup? Is it 3+2 which mean 3 speakers from avr and 2 speakers from amp? How many speakers will operate if u use stereo mode on receiver? Thanks dude.. Im a beginner.. 😊

[@hifisymphony]

At the time I had 3.2 . Center channel and subwoofers from the Marantz, and Marantz mains preouts to my Amp /main speakers

[@gempak18]

@@hifisymphony thanks for it.. Will try to use it.. 😊

[@kevinusta7534]

I wanted to start off saying that I'm looking at the same TV stand that you're showing, from Wayfair. My concern was if the AVR and Amp would fit on the shelves. Looks like they do, unless you've modified the back panel to make them fit. Also, how does the center channel sound in that shelf compared to being out? Can a single pre out supply a surround sound signal to a 5 channel separate amp?

[@hifisymphony]

This was custom made by a local guy that I gave the measurements

[@garyausten5939]

For a 5 channel amp you'd need 5 pre-outs on the receiver - one for each channel.

[@daveycrockett5738]

Why did you choose the a21+ when you could of gotten the a31 and had your left right and center all powered through parasound? Just curious. I have the rf7iii and the rc64iii for the center and went with the parasound a31 to power the front soundstage. Now I’m thinking I could of went with the a21+ and got the extra 50 watts per channel on the front two and just let my anthem mrx 720 power the center and the rest of the surrounds. I wonder what other increased specifications the a21+ has?

[@hifisymphony]

Personally I do 90% stereo music and 10%HT. I have a receiver that gives me excellent results in both. So the A21+ power my mains.... And the Marantz powers the center and Subs.

[@Novilicious]

I have the a23+ and it’s amazing! It’s the smaller brother :)

[@DynamiteKid1224]

I love your Anthem MRX720! My dream machine! Thanks. Marantz owner here.

[@daveycrockett5738]

Dynamite Kid1224 thanks man, it’s pretty amazing. Worth the money but they are pricey. One thing i regret about buying it. If you were going to buy the mrx720 just go ahead and buy the avm60 it’s not much more money..

[@DynamiteKid1224]

@@daveycrockett5738 okay thank for the heads up man. I'm going to save up for that! Keep safe & take care always! By the way, my name is Armen. Nice to meet you on KZbin Sir!

[@nicolaemariangruia5543]

Hola,qué modelo de etapa es y que receptor maranrz es ? Un saludo

[@hifisymphony]

Es un SR5013, fabricado en el 2017

[@nicolaemariangruia5543]

@@hifisymphony hola buenas .tengo una duda .tengo un receptor Av Sr 6014 y 2 altavoses Sonus Faber Principia 7 de 4 ohmios .Me párese a mi o este receptor le falta poder potencia para mover estos columnas ?? Una aiudar porfavor Que le estoy dando vuelta y vuelta .que necesito una etapa o este está defectuoso?? Pero cuando le conecto a unos altavoces tanoy Mercury V1 suena mejor se nota que le mueve bien en comparación con las Sonus Faber.un saludo

[@motorcopT2]

Different strokes for different folks.

[@JASONXMARIELA]

What are you comparing exactly? Your title says avr vs a preamp integrated? But you kinda say something different.

[@hifisymphony]

An AVR and a Integrated is kinda the same thing. So I prefer an AVR

[@JASONXMARIELA]

@@hifisymphony what are you talking about with an integrated? Are you talking about an preamp processor like a Marantz 7705?

[@Shawn-fu3mp]

AVR's has all the decoders and processors...

[@thedesperado9720]

Are you saying that using an external amplifier greatly improves the sound quality, or does it only allow higher levels?

[@hifisymphony]

External Amplifier is wayyyy better than the receiver alone

[@DynamiteKid1224]

Have you tried Storm Audio ISP MK2 with 16 analog ch.? It will make Marantz very powerful! Just my 2 cents worth. Thanks.

[@kimpyeatt2595]

Sound quality has more to do with the dacs inside the receiver. An external dac will probably give you better sound quality than the ones that come inside the receiver. But using an external amp will help in a lot of cases.

[@lenso010]

Can you also compare crown vs parasound? Why did you move to parasound?

[@hifisymphony]

I own both. Different systems. The Crown XLS Drive Core Series are super excellent amplifiers.

[@mw12387]

Hi...crown xls 2502or Marantz MM7025 with Marantz SR5015 as a pre out? Ty

[@Shawn-fu3mp]

I thought it was me, but "Pure Direct" outputs low volume and flat, boring sound!

[@bingobaz6402]

Yes because direct takes away any eq settings.

[@ravithompson1082]

Non-2 channel guy talking about receiver being better? Pass

[@crow1994-bl]

Receivers today have more than enough power for any size room. No matter what you're told, amplifiers are a waste of money. There is no difference in sound clarity. What you hear is all in your imagination. Reading the other comments, others have also bought into the scam. Only reason for an amplifier is that it looks fancy on a gear rack.

[@hifisymphony]

I agree in part... That now a days receivers are capable of delivering fenomenal music sound yes... But an external Amplifier is better in all shapes and sizes.

[@-8_8-]

Sure, you can put low voltage signals right next to high power and get no difference in bleed and crosstalk. That's totally possible.

[@williammorales8204]

Go to best buy and try to run their higher end martin logan towers, or the bw towers with their receivers and see how crappy it sounds. The receivers don't do 4 ohm comfortably, less alone 2-3 dips in those towers. I have a ml 60xts and tried to run them off a dsp a-1 and it wasn't optimal. I went with cheap outlaw audio m2200 and it's day and night difference. Eventually I will upgrade to the a21+. Keep in mind my dspa1 was over 2k back in the day so it wasn't an entry level receiver by any means.

[@BigBaller-he1dz]

That's your opinion.

[@digidrum2003]

Not true sir.

[@xsonicpunkx]

Lol I wanted so bad to subscribe and give you a shot but why in the world would you have to start off with since everything is falling to pieces especially here in the United States? This video is about audio and home theater. I know it might seem to some that I’m an ass for talking about that but that was a fully loaded statement since the whole world is going through Covid but that statement was much more than Covid. Anyhow, good lunch with you KZbin channel.

[@blackie75]

wow dude, take a chillax pill

[@jbreezy81]

This sucked.