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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.
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kbuzz
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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.
kbuzz
214 posts
 
Mateored. Thanks for the reply. Im looking for about 70 30 music. The onkyo seems to be the onlynone ever discussed unless younarentalking about bryston pricing

Although a used anthem ave as pre pro may have a bit more audio focus
mateored
258 posts
 
I couldn't even find a shop to audition an NAD processor in Los Angeles last year, which was a shame. One nice thing about the NAD design is that it is easily upgradeable. If the glitches are gone, it's probably a good choice for both movies and music. But I would definitely check out the latest feedback on AVSforum.com, since it scared me off of NAD last year. You could also go with an Anthem receiver, like the MRX-300. Honestly, though, I think the Marantz and Pioneer Elite (used as a processor) are pretty good processors. I've never heard the Integra, but they seem to have a lot of fans.
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