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however I believe that having a proper "separates" system comprised of a power amplifier, like my RB-1080 and a processor/preamp/prepro, like my RC-1070, works better than using a receiver, and a power amp at its preouts.
I certainly agree as well, mine just sorta *happened* this way but in the near future the reciever will be replaced by another amp and a matching processor from Rotel. Not only that, I like to have all things match and a reciever/amp combo looks somewhat 'out of place' to me.
