You don't need a pre with DSP5000's

You say all your sources can be handled by the M1 CLIC which is a pre - all you need is an AD converter from the M1 to the speakers. You can get some sterling AD's in the pro audio domain for very little money.
You will need to get a 24/48 capable AD for 18 bit 5k's as they wont take a 24/96 signal - 24/96 is fine for the 24/96 speakers.

You would not use the vol control of the M1 , you would need to set it to full volume - you will control volume , tone , balance etc via the speakers

Thing is , you will be doing a double conversion with any digital sources you input into the M1 (Da and then AD and then the speakers DA), it might be worth it to try input any critical quality digital sources directly into D1 of the speakers and input the AD'ed M1 into D2

Last edited by Rodney Gold; 2014-03-19 13:58.
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Meridian gear: 568.2mm and DSP5000's acting as TV speakers.