AV receiver with 2.0 stereo, how to improve?

Helen Barber · 16 Dec 2020 at 21:04

I'm running a 7.1 setup with my AV receiver Marantzs 7011. I have my tannoy floor standing speakers as my fronts.

Not to happy with 2.0 channel stereo for music.

I'm guessing my AV receiver has pre outs for fronts. Do I need to add a power amplifier or stereo amp? Or something else for improving stereo listening?

Thanks

Helen Barber · 16 Dec 2020 at 21:47

All my playback is Tidal streaming to Chromecast using my AV receivers DAC

I will read up on "stereo integrated amp".... All so confusing

Helen Barber · 16 Dec 2020 at 22:11

Thanks

Helen Barber · 16 Dec 2020 at 23:44

Does RCA output on AV receivers, bypass the AV receivers own DAC?

If so I thinking of buying a chord qutest for DAC...... Would I then just need a power amp?... Not sure if I will have volume control?

Helen Barber · 20 Dec 2020 at 18:34

Just an update I've ordered a 3ch power amp for my fronts

Emotiva XPA Gen3 Black Modular Power Amplifier (3 Channel)

Thanks all

Helen Barber · 20 Dec 2020 at 22:39

My SR7011 has a great DAC, I'm confident the power amp will add some more sparkle

Helen Barber · 21 Dec 2020 at 22:09

Just installed it, sounds amazing

Helen Barber · 22 Dec 2020 at 17:22

Sorry was on whiskey, sorry all, was meant as a joke

Helen Barber · 22 Dec 2020 at 17:35

Wooden spoon ^

Helen Barber · 23 Dec 2020 at 21:40

But I use my front speakers as part as a 7.1 cinema setup so I want my fronts for cinema and hifi use.

Is there something I can for the best of both worlds?... I have my power amp setup now.... Could I add a stereo DAC or something?