Open Mind Audio
Active Member
For the electronically inclined here (which I am not), I'm curious: Would it be possible to take a decent AVR and hack it in a way to create a multichannel preamp that would meet the high-SINAD expectations many of us have for critical audio listening? In other words, could you open up the box, make useful modifications to reduce noise, maybe disable the amps, retain a pure direct preamp section going to external amps, and also a digital pre-pro section that allows for EQ, with a goal of reaching outstanding SINAD?
I know this would void the warranty (duh). I know it may not be possible.
Just wondering, given there are few options for good AVRs/multi-channel pre-pros.
The goal is to have a single multichannel preamp that is good enough for critical audio listening in stereo and multichannel, and that also does double duty as a HT processor, for atmos, room EQ, etc. Since the market does not seem to be creating such a beast, could a good tech modify the right AVR to achieve this goal?
I know this would void the warranty (duh). I know it may not be possible.
Just wondering, given there are few options for good AVRs/multi-channel pre-pros.
The goal is to have a single multichannel preamp that is good enough for critical audio listening in stereo and multichannel, and that also does double duty as a HT processor, for atmos, room EQ, etc. Since the market does not seem to be creating such a beast, could a good tech modify the right AVR to achieve this goal?