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Best Cost No Object pre-pro is?

Opinions? One that acts a top notch pre amp in to channel, has a decent DAC for movies etc and very good video performance, even if its just transparent HDMI switching? The ones I have heard about are Krell, Mark Levinson, Halcro, and Goldmund. Among these Krell and ML do not have HDMI. Does this impact video quality with blu ray etc at all? Any comments on the above or any other?
henryhk
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henryhk OP
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No. For Dsd I can use analogue interconnects. I currently use the McIntosh MX136 which is very good but was wondering if there was something outstanding.
kennyt
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The new Mark Levinson 502 has HDMI in/outputs. I have only heard it at shows but hope to have one soon. It is HDMI 1.2 I believe so it will accept MCPCM audio from Blu-ray or HD DVD.
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chaskelljr2001
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"Henryhk":

In practical terms, I'll take a Rotel RSP-1098 (Price -- About $3K to about $4K).

In absoulute terms, then I'll have to co-sign with "Kennyt" pick and go with the new Mark Levinson 502 as well. But I will have to hit the "Lotto Millions" before I can nab THIS baby (Price -- $30K and Up Depending On Options???).

--Charles--
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