Multi channel preamps

For 5.1 pre-amp, check out the Margules Daleth from Margules Audio's Magenta line.

Another interesting multi-channel option could be the Linar Model 10 5.1 channel Integrated Amp. I would love to hear one of these!

Enjoy,

TIC

Both good suggestions.
The Linar looks like the closest thing.
I have heard the Sony and it is a fine processor for the money.
I'm really interested in a unit that has no internal processing though.
I think that the advent of 6.1 and 7.1 (and the possibility of more-numbers-point-one with the hi-def formats) have thrown a wrench into the minimalist surround hardware business.

Thanks!

Neither the Sony nor the Linar have any internal processing but the Linar does have power amps!

the EMM Labs Switchman Mk3 is wonderful and it's exactly that - a 6-channel preamp with no processing at all. it's easy to adjust levels and channel trims. and it sounds as good as any 2-channel pre i've ever heard.

That Switchman looks awesome.
That is it.

Have you listened to it?

THoughs/oppinions?

Thanks!