Paul

I've had a seperate stereo/AV system for years, using switching on the pre-amp to switch the AV processor in and out of circuit, it's worked very well for me.

However, as a result of buying a 568.2 I've been able to combine and optimise the two systems. I tried the expensive analogue pre-amp route but got better beformance using an off board DAC with digital pre-amp functions. I realise that now you've bought the pre-amp you're reluctant to change course but it's worth exploring just to confirm that your chosen route is the right one for you. Get in touch if you want to come down and try it out, I don't have ML speakers but I do have Krell monoblocs and a Tact RCS so will probably be able to get the sound similar to your ML's. I've got a 602 and a G98 which you can compare with your current CD player (598?).