Can a Denon pre-out be used as an integrated amp?

Yes, you could use the zone 2 pre-out into an integrated amp and use the Denon AVR as a source (eg for digital music). You would have to try it and see how it sounds, as the pre-amp of the Denon would still have an effect. Generally you would connect your music sources directly to the integrated amp to get the best possible sound quality.

Is the Denon avr-x1400h 7.2 channel AV receiver compatible?

The AVR-X1400H’s 7 amplifier design means you can run two dedicated overhead speakers in a 5.1.2 configuration. The AVR-X1400H’s advanced video section is fully compatible with HDMI latest specification and HDCP 2.2 specifications and prepared for any 4K Ultra HD source.

How old should an amp be for a Denon AVR?

Can any of you recommend a good amp that’s maybe a couple of years old, funds are a bit low (new house and baby on the way) so ideally could do with buying 2nd hand. Somebody also mentioned using an amp connected to Zone 2 could be an option.

What kind of processor is in Denon AVR?

The AVR’s DSP (Digital Sound Processor) chip features tremendous processing power with 4 300-MHz DSP cores that can process over 1 billion computations per second.

Yes, you could use the zone 2 pre-out into an integrated amp and use the Denon AVR as a source (eg for digital music). You would have to try it and see how it sounds, as the pre-amp of the Denon would still have an effect. Generally you would connect your music sources directly to the integrated amp to get the best possible sound quality.

The AVR-X1400H’s 7 amplifier design means you can run two dedicated overhead speakers in a 5.1.2 configuration. The AVR-X1400H’s advanced video section is fully compatible with HDMI latest specification and HDCP 2.2 specifications and prepared for any 4K Ultra HD source.

Can any of you recommend a good amp that’s maybe a couple of years old, funds are a bit low (new house and baby on the way) so ideally could do with buying 2nd hand. Somebody also mentioned using an amp connected to Zone 2 could be an option.

The AVR’s DSP (Digital Sound Processor) chip features tremendous processing power with 4 300-MHz DSP cores that can process over 1 billion computations per second.