need new seperates on a budget


My Marantz receiver just died so I am now looking for a set of seperates to replace it. I want a 5 channel amp and a processor or more likely a new receiver to act as processor. The problem is the budget is limited to about $1600 for both. Any suggestions, am looking at arcam p1000, sherbourn, theta intrepid, parasound, b&k etc but have no idea which would be better. I listen to music in 2 channel about 75% of the time. Really concerned about the pre/pro. I have Focal 806V, Elan surr and Energy center but just care about the Focals.
goulsonc
Goulsonc

The Emotiva line of amps aren't class D. They are Class AB. I don't remember the exact draw of my UPA-7 but it isn't that much.

How about the Onkyo PR-SC886 or Onkyo PR-SC885 pre/pros? Sometimes you can find those for under $800/each and then you can get different multi channel amp.
The Emotiva preamp processor lists at around $699. Couple that with the Emotiva 5-channel powerhouse XPA-5 at $899 and at $1,600 you have a killer combo. It will certainly be a lot better than any $2,000 receiver, particularly because the power envelope will be far more powerful.

Greg
I have a slightly different suggestion. Instead of shooting for a pre/pro and a 5-channel amp with the intention of spending about the same on each, I would go with a good but inexpensive mass-market AVR (Onkyo, Denon, etc) with preouts and spend the bulk of your money on the amp. That will allow you to get a nice Rotel, Sherbourn, ATI, etc amp for $1000+ and still be in budget. Should you wish to upgrade at some point in the future, then simply swap out the AVR for a dedicated pre/pro, like an Anthem or Integra.

Just a thought.

Michael
Well such a bunch of good ideas. I have purchased a Atlantic Technology A-2000 and it came with a A.T P-2000 processor. The set is virtually like new with the clear tape still on the remote. The processor works quite well using the optical inputs. Extremly crisp, fast and clear.
The amp is rated at 120 per but performs like a much stronger amp. The pre is a clone of the Sherbourn PT-7000 and the outlaw 950 but better built. I got all the original paperwork, instructions, etc. SO all is good for now until I find a better processor. I paid $550 for the set including new innterconnects.
Thanks all for the input. I also had my Marantz sr6001 repaired and have a backup pre now.