I went from using an Onkyo TX-DS696 powering my B&W speakers alone, to using the Onkyo TX-DS696 as a pre/pro in front of a Rotel RMB-1075 (a big upgrade all by itself) to replacing the TX-DS696 with an Outlaw Model 950. I was amazed at the difference between the 950 and the 696 as a pre/pro. It was night and day. Granted, this is not like your setup....


later,
simp
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Marantz av7005 Proc.
Oppo BDP-83
Rotel RB-991 (mains)
Outlaw Audio Model 2200 (center)
Rotel RMB-1075 (ss, rs)
f, B&W DM604S3
c, B&W LCR600S3
ss, B&W DM302
rs,Polk M3II
HSU VTF-3 MK3
APC H-15 Power Conditioner
Display: Panny PT-AE4000 Proj. + 92" DIY Screen
Little Dot MKIII Headphone Amp
Denon AH-D1100 Headphones (needed a quick, cheap set. looking for an upgrade worthy of the h/p amp.)