Best Home Theater Processor Used 1K-3K Range

I'm not sure what your standards are for "best". Is there a dominant preference on video or audio or are both equally important? Some pre-pros will have better video options and even 4k scaling.

My personal preference is the Anthem pre-pros. The audio is fantastic and their room correction—ARC—is top notch. Video processing is incredibly granular and you can fine-tune several elements. The 3D models sport 4 HDMI 1.4 ports and 4 HDMI 1.3c ports.

I'd then recommend you look at the Integra and Marantz pre-pros with Audyssey. The Integra models come with ISF calibration and day and night settings for each HDMI port. the Marantz pre-pros have been getting fantastic reviews and Michael Fremmer made the Marantz his choice. You can get the Integra, Marantz, and Anthem 50v3D in the 1k-3k range. I don't know what your Onkyo model is and what you are finding limiting in the Onkyo.

I have not owned Emotiva products so I can't speak to how their pre-pros are.

I'd be curious what specifically you are not happy with and that may help in recommending a product that suits your tastes best.

Dawgbyte,

I've sold my UMC-200 and in regards to the Xmc-1, there is no power rating. It is simply a multi channel pre/processor with no amplification. I have not purchased the xmc-1 as I am awaiting a custom server,outboard power supply, and high end dac. You'll also need to run a separate power amp with XLR's or rca interconnects.

I have never tried multi room zones with the UMC-200 so I can't help you in that regard.

Save your money. Buy new.
Emotiva UMC 200 7.1 $599
Take the other $400 & take your wife out for a nice meal
Maybe do it twice
You will get laid and the music will sound better

I also am looking for feed back on A REALLY GREAT PRE-PRO!!!
I have a Halo 5-Channel amp that is really GREAT! OPPO Blue RAY- & Mirage M1-si X 4 + Mirage center channel & a sub.
Does any OWN A EMOTIVA XMC-1 PRE-PRO and think IT IS TOP UP THE LINE?????
Does any one have a ANTHEM D-2- IS IT REALLY ALL THAT?????
Thank all for any real help you can offer...
cruzinthrutheyears

You can get a brand new in box Marantz av8801 from music direct .. and it kicks ass! I own one and paid a little more for mine.. best pre/pro for the $$ IMO!!!