Seems like you're gonna pay a lot to equal or better the Pass preamp for 2-channel duties with an HT processor. Maybe I'm missing something, but why not just route the front L/R pre outs from the Sunfire processor to another input on the Pass (or to its HT passthru if it has it) and you're done. It's not a one-box solution, but if you have a universal remote all you need to do is switch inputs on the Pass for HT/surround music (and possibly adjust the volume control if no HT passthru) and you're good to go. Again, maybe I'm missing the point, but seems like you're gonna have to pay a pretty big premium just to get rid of one box that really doesn't take up that much space to begin with. If I'm missing the boat on this please just disregard.
2 channel priority in HT Processor...who's is best
Thank you for input, guidance and help.
I have:
Sunfire TG IV processor
Pass Labs X-1 Preamp
2 channel system is PS Audio Classic 250 amp into ML Prodigy via the Pass preamp
HT is two Sunfire 400 x 5 amps into 3 pair Script I and one pair Clarity.
Sources are primarily Logitech Transport, Oppo 95, Video signal from cable company via HDMI.
I like to utilize the Prodigy in the HT system, and also incorporate the HT system into multi-channel listening sessions (via OPPO 95), music is PRIORITY...movies secondary.
I have no HDMI switching capabilities, but use a 61" Mits DLP tv and for movies and NFL i have a Mits HC 4900 projector to Firehawk.
I would like to get a pre-processor that can replace BOTH the Pass and the Sunfire and allow me to have a single point of control over the whole system. Other components i would like to replace would be the PS Audio DAC III i use off the Logitech Transport. It seems that The Classe (800) seems to allow different configurations to be stored, which would be wonderful, but after spending a good deal of the last 48 hours reading the forums, it seems that the INTEGRA 80.3 may be a good (and $6000) less costly alternate.
Do you know of any pre-processor that can deliver 2 channel as good as the Pass X-1, with HDMI pass or switching (two outputs required).
Classical reference is symphony we go to 8-10 times per year, some jazz, some rock, no rap. Just about anything well recorded.
Thank you so very much!
Loren
I have:
Sunfire TG IV processor
Pass Labs X-1 Preamp
2 channel system is PS Audio Classic 250 amp into ML Prodigy via the Pass preamp
HT is two Sunfire 400 x 5 amps into 3 pair Script I and one pair Clarity.
Sources are primarily Logitech Transport, Oppo 95, Video signal from cable company via HDMI.
I like to utilize the Prodigy in the HT system, and also incorporate the HT system into multi-channel listening sessions (via OPPO 95), music is PRIORITY...movies secondary.
I have no HDMI switching capabilities, but use a 61" Mits DLP tv and for movies and NFL i have a Mits HC 4900 projector to Firehawk.
I would like to get a pre-processor that can replace BOTH the Pass and the Sunfire and allow me to have a single point of control over the whole system. Other components i would like to replace would be the PS Audio DAC III i use off the Logitech Transport. It seems that The Classe (800) seems to allow different configurations to be stored, which would be wonderful, but after spending a good deal of the last 48 hours reading the forums, it seems that the INTEGRA 80.3 may be a good (and $6000) less costly alternate.
Do you know of any pre-processor that can deliver 2 channel as good as the Pass X-1, with HDMI pass or switching (two outputs required).
Classical reference is symphony we go to 8-10 times per year, some jazz, some rock, no rap. Just about anything well recorded.
Thank you so very much!
Loren
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