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Multichannel pre recommendations not processors

Hi,
I currently have a Theta Casanova, but I am looking for a preamp that can receive multichannel inputs from a SACD/Universal player.

I really do not want a processor, just a plain old school analog amp that can take multichannel inputs. This way when new formats such as bluray comes along, I do not need to upgrade.

I have been eyeing off the McCormack MAP-1, but was wondering what else is on the market? What is peoples experiences recommendations, is there something better than the MAP-1?

Thanks in Advance.
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fedreams
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The McCormack unit is a good unit and can or will be upgraded with modifications by Steve McCormack.
As for other units, Edge electronics has a preamp model with analog inputs, I believe it is the Signature One model.
Conrad Johnson has an multichannel tubed analog unit, the MET1 also.
danner
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Mapletree Audio Design
Line 5 SE Modular Series Multi-Channel Line Preamplifier
http://hollowstate.netfirms.com/Line5.htm
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kr4
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McIntosh C45
BelCanto Pre6
Sony TA-P9000ES (discontinued)

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rwwear
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The PS Audio PCA can be fitted with a 5 channel input card.
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mjcmt
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The MacIntosh (SS) and the Conrad Johnson (tube) are the best that I know of. Stereophile's Sam Telling gave a glowing review about the MacIntosh and sparked my interest in anologue 5.1 preamps for the audiophile.

I sinced purchased the Audio Refinement Pre-5 because it is only $1K but very good, maybe not in the league of the Theta but still a very good 2 channel or 5 channel pre.

C-J just came out with a tube 5.1 anologue preamp that looks like the one to have.
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