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Need opinion on HT purschase

Currently I have some 802D with HTM4S and 805's i am using in a 7.1 system. I am in need of a significant upgrade on the electronics and power amp. I am considering the following option: The cost is almost the same for all... but there are some clear differences... what are the thoughts?

Macintosh option 1:
Pre MX-136
Surround Power C,SR,SL,BR,BL MC207
Main Power L&R MA402

Classe Option 2:
Pre SSP-800
Surround Power CA5100
Main Power L&R CA5200 ...bi amp

Classe option 3:
Pre SSP-600
Surround Power CA5200
Main Power L&R MA400

Mixed option 4:
Pre Marantz AV8003 or Integra dhc80.1
Surround Power CA5200
Main Power L&R MA400
porsche911s
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kr4
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Options 2 and 4 are the only ones with up-to-date HD codecs and processing via HDMI.

Kal
porsche911s OP
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thanks if I go with option two i am concerned about having enough amps... I am leaning toward option 4, but hesitant regarding the sound quality of the marantz pre... any thoughts
rxlarry99
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I have pretty much the exact same speakers as you in a 5.1 setup, and have been using a McCormack DNA 5-channel amp with satisfaction. I was also considering some of the same processors as an upgrade from my old Rotel RSP-1066, but looking to spend no more than $7,000. My narrowed down choices were the Classe SSP800, Arcam AV888, Integra DHC 80.1, Anthem AVM50v, and Marantz AV8003, but I decided to order the Arcam AV888. I'll let you know my thoughts once I get it calibrated and fired-up in my theater room.
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