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Multi channel preamps

Any recomendations for multi channel preamps?
Audio Refinement Pre5 (no longer in production) is basically what I'm talking about. Just a preamp with 5.1 in/out. Parasound had a prototype of a similar product that never made it to production.

Minimalist surround sound.

Thanks for any and all responses!
bignerd100
cmo
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Does Audio Research still make their 6 channel pre? Also, did'nt CJ just ome out with one?

Chris
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kr4
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Cmo wrote: "Does Audio Research still make their 6 channel pre? Also, did'nt CJ just ome out with one?"
Yes, on both counts.

Kal
cmo
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Kal,

Have you heard either of these? If so, how do they stack up to the Bel Canto?

Chris
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kr4
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I've only heard them at demos at CES or CEDIA.

Kal
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jeffreybehr
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Copland makes a 6-channel all-analog tubed preamp, model CVA 306http://www.divertech.com/coplandcva306.html, that retails for $2800. C-j's new one, also tubed, the MET1, retails for $7500, and Harry Pearson in 'The Absolute Sound' just gave it a rave preview.

I sure like the sound of my Audio Refinements Pre 5, in which I've upgraded the coupling and PS caps, but I sure have the hots for that c-j!
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