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Cthulhu11
11-03-2008, 07:02 PM
Looking for recomendations on equipment this is what ive recently purchased:

DENON AVR-1906 (Reciever)
ADCOM GDA-600 (DA convertor)
ADCOM GFA-555 (Amplifier)
ADC Equalizer with/ RTA
POLK SDA-1C

Ive been told that i might need a preamp instead of using my denon receiver, but ive also been told but splitting up the equipment i run a great chance of noise distortion. Could anyone give me a little more insight?

THX!:)
george daniel
11-03-2008, 07:08 PM
Looking for recomendations on equipment this is what ive recently purchased:

DENON AVR-1906 (Reciever)
ADCOM GDA-600 (DA convertor)
ADCOM GFA-555 (Amplifier)
ADC Equalizer with/ RTA
POLK SDA-1C

Ive been told that i might need a preamp instead of using my denon receiver, but ive also been told but splitting up the equipment i run a great chance of noise distortion. Could anyone give me a little more insight?

THX!:)

I'd sell the receiver,and EQ,, buy a tubed pre and you are golden.Just my .02. Have fun,,nice rig that you got started.BTW,, you might want to replace the tweeters with the RDO replacements. :)
WilliamM2
11-03-2008, 08:05 PM
That Denon has pre-outs, so it will work with your amp. Get rid of the EQ.

What source will you be using the DAC with?
ajcllc
11-04-2008, 01:03 AM
The Denon is a good receiver, but I have to agree with George. Get a tube preamp instead. You can find a good starter tube preamp such as a Dynaco for about $150 to $300 depending upon the condition. If you do go vintage on the preamp, at least have the caps replaced.
Cthulhu11
11-05-2008, 10:35 AM
I have two options with the DAC, i can use it with a panasonic dvd/cd player, or an adcom GDC-575, what i would really like to use is a CD transport but can't seem to find one that is reasonably priced. I appreciate everyones help!
marvda1
11-05-2008, 02:21 PM
the denon is a good receiver? compared to what? the denon pma 2000 ivr two channel integrated amp destroys all of denon's receivers sound wise.
dudeinaroom
11-06-2008, 06:21 PM
I've got the previous silver faced version of your denon, Dump the Eq, if you have a surround sound setup, theat denon will work fine with that amp( I had one ). If you want to seriously listen to 2 ch meterial loss the E.Q and the receiver, and get a preamp, Can't recomend tube, as the last time I heard any I was about 5( 28 years ago).

Good luck,
dude