I think how it would work is that you would use the Denon as a preamp, and the two channel amp as amplification for ... well, 2 channels. You cannot use both the inboard and outboard amps together on the same channels. Bad things would happen.
As to the normal thing, well, you're feeling normal while in the company of audiophiles. This probably would not pass as normal in the context of the larger community.
As far as I'm concerned, huge power meters are WAY cool.
A nice Onkyo Integra M504 might be in your budget range. Huge VU meters, though not as drop dead beautiful as the Technics.
Last edited by 2x6spds; 09/18/08 08:19 PM.
