I am very happy with my NAD T175HD pre/pro. Found here on Audiogon from Spearit Sound for $899.00 refurbished. Not "latest and greatest" Atmos capable but very musical(for a pre/pro) and Audyssey MultEQ XT.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/processors-nad-t175hd-t-175hd-preamp-processor-with-manufacturer-s...
Oh, I think Outlaw(ATI) builds nice stuff at it’s price point and target market.
You could also look at some of the Marantz preamp/processor offerings at A4less.
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marav7702/marantz-av7702-11.2-channel-networking-a...
Bill
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/processors-nad-t175hd-t-175hd-preamp-processor-with-manufacturer-s...
Oh, I think Outlaw(ATI) builds nice stuff at it’s price point and target market.
You could also look at some of the Marantz preamp/processor offerings at A4less.
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marav7702/marantz-av7702-11.2-channel-networking-a...
Bill