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processor that could serve as a good preamp

HI everybody
I wonder after how many years does processor start having troubles, like lost of channel, stop working, etc.

What's your personnal experience: which processor and after how many years did they start giving you trouble, if any?
Or maybe you have your processor since many years and they have been flawlessly since then.

It could give me a guidelide about which used processor to look for.
should I look, or stay away from Classe ssp-60, moon attraction 7.1, krell hts...

I don't really need hdmi, I can still connect my dvd's hdmi to the tv set.
My Oppo dvd player does have an HDMI output, and my tv set too.
Right now, finance does not permit high price processor with HDMI and I don,t want to go back to low end component for the sake of HDMI input-output. I suppose I will eventually, maybe in a few years, buy a blue-ray player. Wharn this happen finance will permit to buy whatever processor I wish, brand new ( no more car payment or mortgage.
Application:
Watching lcd tv ( not a 1080) and dvd,
listening to cd ( sometime) and vinyl.

I don't need a phono preamp, I already have a lehmann phono preamp.
It's ok if there's also a tuner, but I don't really care if it's there or not.

Other components:

simaudio amp
B&K reference 20 preamp (defective, no surround, only stereo. This is the one that would be replace. So it must be an upgrade, not a side step).
Oracle delphi 4 turntable, claraudio cartridge.
oppo dvd player (also used as a cd player).
Martin logan Vantage loudspeaker.

I'm interested in any suggestion that you can provide.
Thank you
Dan
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bmdduck
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So how would an older higher end processor like the Cary, Anthem or HTS2 compare to a new model like the Integra DTC 9.8/9.9?

Is decoding the high res formats and room correction software mostly an advantage for movies and not music?

I am also looking for a processor to go with a Sony 9100ES, Linn multichannel amp and Ninka/Trikan speakers. The Linn offerings are either old (5103) or expensive (Kinos/Kisto).

I've also considered a multichannel analog preamp like a McCormack MAP-1 or Linn Exotic using the DVD player's multi channel output. Anyone going this route? It seems like this would be a trade-off between the DACs in my Sony and the DACs in a processor.

My concern is mostly 2 channel performance.

Thanks

Bmdduck
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
just use the analog outputs from the disc players for decoding the new formats. Let the DAC in the disc player do it. The processors will still sound stellar.
soix
9,456 posts
 
Is your priority 2-channel or multi-channel? Music or movies? If it's the former in both cases you might consider buying a $300 A/V receiver for multi-channel processing duties and invest in a good stereo preamp that you can leave in place for serious 2-channel listening. Just another way to go depending on your priorities.
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mds
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I have been using a Meridian processor for 8 years with no problems. Also would recommend EAD for very high quality and low price plus Noble electronics can do any repairs. Or you could go with a low cost denon surround receiver.
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oldmanshuckle
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Outlaw had the Onkyo PR SC886 for under 1500. I going to use this with a Rotel 1075 amp. Room is under construction so I will be a few weeks before I can enjoy listening to them.
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