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best used Pre/Pro for $1000

I'm putting together a home theater system and already have a parasound halo a52 5 channel amp and wondering what would be the best preamp processor I could use in the $1,000 range. My speakers are Thiel Viewpoints as my front L and R, Thiel powerplanes as my center and rears and a theil SS1 sub. I've been thinking about a parasound C2 or integra DHC 80.1 or 80.2. Any ideas??
globalize71
magsterone
64 posts
 
I am really thinking of going the same way, A52 and either 80.2 or onkyo 5508. Please keep me posted on what you decide and who you got it from. Items are hard to locate.

Joe in Mobile
internetmin
258 posts
 
Kal is correct. The integra is the best bet, used, in your price range. Don't think twice, go for it.
martykl
3,578 posts
 
I'd cross shop the Onkyo PRSC 5508/9 with the Integras. I believe that these are substantially identical to the Integra equivalents - but sometimes (not always) sell for a bit less $.

Good Luck

Marty
magsterone
64 posts
 
Globalize71, did you buy the set-up you wanted? If so, what is your impression of it?

Joe in Mobile
avgoround
287 posts
 
I noticed no one mentioned the now $500 Emotiva UMC-1? Anyone have experience with the unit as of late? wondering?...
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