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Final recommendations on a processor?

Narrowed my decision down to these final products and hope it helps others who are trying to decide as well. What ranking of best 3 units would you guys recommend of the following, for best home theater AUDIO in a home theater sytem using HDMI. (Internal video processing doesn't particularly matter to me since I'll just be using the video in an Oppo 83).

Integra DHC-40.1 or DHC-80.1
Marantz AV8003
Anthem AVM50v
Emotiva UMC-1 (or XMC-1 if comes out soon)
Outlaw 997 (if ever comes out)

Thanks everyone
rxlarry99
rxlarry99 OP
49 posts
 
Thanks Elevick, yes, I'm always mixed up :) I'm just trying to stay under $5,000.
rxlarry99 OP
49 posts
 
Sorry I don't know what the Integra and Anthem units retail for, but I'm definitely looking to buy something new, not used, and trying to get the best bang in audio performance for the buck.
singleendedsingle
664 posts
 
I would get the Marantz AV8003, it has a good style, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD surround formats support, with Source Direct and Pure Direct modes to experience the best 2 channel reproduction.
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rxlarry99 OP
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Thanks guys, great input. Would you also consider any Arcam product like the FMJ AV888, or still recommend staying with the Marantz or Integra's? I found out that the Anthem AVM50v retails for $5,500 which would be my max budget; do you guys still feel the Marantz or Intergra's are still better in comparison?
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