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Pre Pro advice. NAD T 187 or??

I know that this topic has been covered somewhat, but I don't think I have read any discussion of the NAD T187. I have a home theater room that I use almost exclusively for movies. Have Vienna Acoustics Beethovens with a VA center channel and small rears with a SVS sub for a 5.1 surround system. Using an ATI 1505 amp and have been using an old EAD Signature pre/pro that was modified a few years back. The EAD sounds great but lacks compatibility with some of the newest HD sound formats. I called a local store to ask about their recommendations for replacing the EAD and they recommended the NAD T187 at $3,000. I have a dedicated two channel setup in another room for music. Thus, HT applications are primary in this system. Any thoughts on whether the NAD is a good choice? He talked about it being modularly upgradeable both in hardware or software. Any other comparably priced (or less!) pre pros that I should consider?

Thanks for any thoughts on this.
luvwine
luvwine OP
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I did not see the above responses (as I was impatient and did not see any for a week) and, after a little more research, I went for an even less expensive unit. Just installed a Marantz AV7005 which I got as a returned certified unit with full 2 year warranty from Marantz for $1199 with free shipping. Am pleased so far with the sound. It is a movie only setup really with only occasional music as my two channel setup takes care of my music needs.

Thanks much for the responses.
finsup
289 posts
 
PDN
Isn't the T187 a pre-pro and not and AVR? If you want an AVR, you need to look at T787 and others.

Anyway, I checked over at another forum that has a number of posts about NAD products and Apbiii may be right: It is possible that with the new electronic relays and firmware updates in the T187, the clicking may have been eliminated which plagued a previous design. Popping may be an unrelated problem that may or may not be fixed. The thread is a long one and I have not read through it and its 4,700 replies.
pdn
438 posts
 
Oh sorry. You're right, it is a surround sound processor and not a receiver. My slip up.
kbuzz
214 posts
 
I would love to hear from anyone who has compared the nad t187 to the onkyo/integra 5508- which seems to get all the focus these days
mateored
258 posts
 
I'd recommend checking out the NAD pre-pro threads at avsforums.com. When I was shopping for a processor last year, I wound up deciding against the NAD based on the numerous reports of popping and other problems reported on that forum. I wound up with a used Anthem processor.

Based on last year's information, if I were shopping for a processor purely for movies in that price range, I'd probably go with an Integra/Onkyo or Pioneer Elite, which seem to be the most glitch free and feature-laden. Marantz might be another good choice.
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