steelie Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I'm torn right now between going with a 2-channel pre-amp that has an HT pass-through and one that doesn't. I know that for now I'll need to use my same front speakers for HT and music so if I go with a stereo pre-amp that doesn't have a pass-through, what are my options for merging my systems without playing the cable game? I don't want to have to connect and disconnect everything each time I want to watch a movie or listen to music through the stereo pre. Any suggestions? Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay L Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 a/b switch is about your cheapest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I had the same dilemma so I bought the McCormack MAP-1, my DVD player does all of the decoding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2RockU Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 McCormack MAP-1 lists at around $2400 !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesfan70 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 What about Outlaw's new 990 pre/pro? That would solve all, if not most, of his problems. I think it lists for under a grand. For the amps, I would check out places like audiogon.com. There's some deals to be had, depending on what your looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 My NAD T163 pre/pro can switch to 2 channel operation at the press of a button, sounds fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelie Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 I'm looking at a McIntosh C2200, which has an HT pass through for the front channels, and the McIntosh C46, which doesn't have the pass through. Both options have their good points. The C2200 is a tube pre that allows me to hook up my receiver for HT. The C46 is a solid state pre that may be a better fit for my system sometime down the road when I finally am able to get a second set of speakers and separate my stereo from my HT. It's all about managing the gear for the future. The HT pass through feature is great for right now. It's not something I hope I'll need in the future, though. Thanks for your input and suggestions. Any more information on where to look for an A/B switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 McIntosh MX135 has a 2 Channel pre in it sounds great when used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 If you have other playback sources and an additional receiver/amp, Niles has speaker switching components that allow you to manually or remotely (depending on $) switch between two audio sources using a single pair of speakers. I've used their DPS-1 Amplifier/Speaker Box it worked well for me. You would have to manually select the A/B switch before listening to HT or 2 Channel for music. As stated earlier, it's low cost method if you already have the audio components available, just add the switch box and the needed length speaker wire. http://www.nilesaudio.com/products/speakerselectors.html DPS-1 Amplifier/Speaker A-B Selector Power handling: 350 watts per channel Connectors accommodate up to 14 gauge wire Table-top unit Dimensions: 10-1/8" wide x 2-1/2" high x 5-7/16" deep Approximate shipping weight: 3 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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