While waiting for the collapse of Spore I'm thinking about upgrading my preamp. I have an old Yamaha DSP A1 which is a great 6 channel sound system but it doesn't have the newer USB, WiFi, bluetooth connectivity.
I plan to get a new preamplifier so that I can connect all my current & future hardware e.g. Desktop PC with a 4 tb HDD, Macbook Pro, iPad, TV with HDMI ports and a pair of Monitor Audio book shelf sized speakers.
I've loaded movies into my PC which has a 4 TB HDD & plan to load some music also. The aim is to use it as a juke box for movies & music.
I also want the ability to use both my MacPro portable/iPad through the HiFi speakers of the system. The Apple products are portables & the sound volume is limited.
I've visited Adelphi & saw that many newer preamps come with newer ports like USB, WiFi, bluetooth ,....
So many brands & choices. I am trying to narrow the field & need some. My budget is about $1,500, plus or minus a few hundred.
Before committing $ I want to find out what people think of these brands: Yamaha, Denon, & Marantz ? Or should I consider other alternatives?
I plan to get a new preamplifier so that I can connect all my current & future hardware e.g. Desktop PC with a 4 tb HDD, Macbook Pro, iPad, TV with HDMI ports and a pair of Monitor Audio book shelf sized speakers.
I've loaded movies into my PC which has a 4 TB HDD & plan to load some music also. The aim is to use it as a juke box for movies & music.
I also want the ability to use both my MacPro portable/iPad through the HiFi speakers of the system. The Apple products are portables & the sound volume is limited.
I've visited Adelphi & saw that many newer preamps come with newer ports like USB, WiFi, bluetooth ,....
So many brands & choices. I am trying to narrow the field & need some. My budget is about $1,500, plus or minus a few hundred.
Before committing $ I want to find out what people think of these brands: Yamaha, Denon, & Marantz ? Or should I consider other alternatives?