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Two-channel Audyssey receiver with pre-out?

wemist01

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I'm living in the past- 80s Rogers Studio 1 speakers, 90's NAD receiver, Arcam ALpha 9 amp from 2000. I have no interest in surround/home theater; I simply want to keep upgrading my two-channel system. I love the idea of using a tool like Audyssey, but would prefer not pay to replace the power output of the amp.

Are there any two-channel-appropriate receivers out there with Audyssey or something similar that offer a pre-out that I can send to my amp?

This is all about the ability to EQ-correct the sound in my space. I'd also love it if I could stream directly to the receiver. Presently, my receiver takes in audio from my TV, turntable and CD player.

Any feedback welcome, thanks.
 
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The receiver also takes input from a NAD bluetooth D-A that I stream to from my computer. Works fine.
 

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ARCAM SR 250 has Dirac Live https://www.arcam.co.uk/products,FMJ,Stereo-AV-Receiver,sr250.htm
But it is pretty pricey, honestly doesn't seem like you get a lot for your money in this one. You could get a miniDSP SHD and a far better separate amp for that price. Though, if you need preamp (gain on inputs), many inputs and ability to input HDMI the ARCAM might be a better option.

I really like the idea of the miniDSP SHD, but my understanding is that it is Not a pre-amp (does not gain up any inputs).
https://www.minidsp.com/products/streaming-hd-series/shd

Maybe the 'best' solutions is some 'simple' preamp like one of the newer Schitts, and the miniDSP DDRC-24 w/Dirac after it. Sure, the DDRC-24 didn't measure 'great' here, but that combo seems like it would be a great performing package for the price that meets your wants. For some more money you could whatever preamp you want into the miniDSP SHD to get higher performance.
https://www.minidsp.com/products/dirac-series/ddrc-24

Some of the MiniDSP's can use Dirac which you maybe able to integrate into your system.

I like this idea, if his NAD has a tape/processor loop, he could run the miniDSP through there.
Dreaming about systems, I've been looking for a new integrated that has a tape/processor loop for this exact idea. Maybe I'm missing it, but it seems like the processor loop idea has fallen out of favor.
Edit: Saw that he is running NAD>Amp so he can just insert the miniDSP in there; NAD>miniDSP>Amp
 
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