QUOTE(ronaldjoe @ Mar 5 2011, 09:48 PM)
Boss, money eilek...
Earlier Krell, Theta and Anthem were in mind, now the plan is scraped.
I'm not aiming at mono blocks and not going to follow the 'purist' route. A stereo unit would suffice
So tuakeh, so how is the pre-amp mode on sky dragon?
Does it run as hot as the normal avr mode?
Some in AVS say the pre-amp mode is hype.
It's time for you to get a processor soon for a pre/pro setup.

To be frank, it could be placebo effect. Just that it is a tad cleaner when in pre-amp mode. Nothing else.
I am aiming at a good stereo pre-amp now to partner the stereo power amp. Then, I can 'relinquish' the int amp and make another stereo system. Problem is that it is very difficult to find one esp the model that I want. I knew a few elite owners but all of them are keeping it even if they upgrade. Sigh....
Buying a new pre-amp is out of my league. Checked. Cheapest one is USD10K

when I ask the local distri. One step up is USD16K
DAC might be the next in the list.