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Pre-Pro Suggestions?

Hello,

My modest system includes the following:

PrePro - Parasound DSP 1000
Rotel CD RCD-855
Oppo 970HD
Front - Sonic Impact (7.5 Wpc) - Klipsh KG-4
Rear/Center- Mondial Acurus 100 Wpc- Dynaco A-25 / Center- Athena C-5
Sub - Dali S-12
TV - Sony WEGA 32"

Room 9' x 18' seating against the short wall

Let me also add that I am more interested in audio, than I am in video. So long as I can fully control center channel volume for dialog, I am generally happy with what I can get now from the system.

Over the last few months, the Parasound has finally given up the ghost and I am left with barely any sound stage width and generally degraded sound, as starkly revealed when the Acurus is turned off.

So, I am looking for a replacement pre-pro (or receiver with pre-pro option.)

I would like to spend around $1000, although I can spend more, if necessary, for a significant bump in quality.

Given the limitations of the room, budget and existing equipment, I understand that options may be limited.

Any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
opteron05
elevick
2,636 posts
 
The HK will kill the Onkyo for audio-yes, my opinion.
If you have the budget, SPEND IT!
An Anthem AVM-20 or Sunfire III are both amazing sounding in that range. They simply lack the newest in theater choices but have great internal DAC's, cd-direct for 2 channel and nice remotes.
rleff
1,065 posts
 
Take a look at the products emotiva have to offer;excellant value with focus on 2 channel audio; as this is one of your concerns.I am running a dmc-1 with excellant results.Also won't break the bank and they offer a upgrade policy that saves you $$ when the next generation of product comes out.
www.emotiva.com
opteron05 OP
16 posts
 
Thanks to all for your comments.

As it turns out, since my need is rather pressing, I was able to get an Emotiva MMC-1 B stock unit for $450 delivered by calling them. While it doesn't have the 40% discount for upgrading, it still has a 5 year warranty and a 30 day trial period.

(Undoubtedly, the next generation of the MMC-1 will have better HDMI connectivity and other goodies. However, they are stuck waiting for Cirrus to release the chips and so they have no idea when they will be able to ship.)

Thanks again for your willingness to spend some time on this question.
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kr4
3,685 posts
 
The Cirrus chips have been released.

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