Greetings fellow enthusiasts,
I have an A/V system consisting of the following equipment:
* KEF 107 Mk II speakers
* KEF Center channel speaker (model unknown)
* Paradigm Servo-15 v2 subwoofer
* Mark Levinson No. 27 amplifier
* Denon AVR-4306
* Mitsubishi WD-73833 DLP TV
I am using the center channel amplifier on the AVR-4306 for my center
channel, but using the front pre-outs to go straight in to the No. 27.
The Denon switches between the computer (HDMI), Playstation 3 (HDMI),
XBOX-360 (HDMI), HD-DVR (HDMI), and Wii (component). The Denon acts as
my switcher for all components, except the PS3 which gives a blank
screen and is wired directly in to the TV (more on that in a second).
All aforementioned devices (except the Wii) have their sound connected
optically to the AVR-4306.
I am in the market for a new preamp, or a new A/V receiver, whichever is
suitable, that addresses the following two issues:
1) The AVR-4306 will *NOT* pass the PS3 signal to the TV at 1080p/24.
There is a fundamental incompatibility with the PS3 and the AVR-4306.
Obviously any receiver/preamp I'm considering must be able to switch a
PS3 at full resolution with no problems.
2) I am interested in adding a DEQX to the system. I want to get an
S/PDIF output from the front two speakers to be able to run through the
DEQX to the No. 27, so am looking for a preamp that has optical or
coaxial outputs for the front channel pair (in order to avoid going
D->A->D) The DEQX can't take an AC3 signal - it needs to be stereo S/PDIF.
3) Preamp must do all of the typical decoding of HT audio.
I am aware that I will need to get an additional amplifier for the
center channel if I get a preamp.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a preamp that's suitable? Or
perhaps an A/V receiver that's capable of this?
Thanks in advance for any advice you might have to offer.
-->Neil
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