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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
3,670 posts
 
Options 2 and 4 are the only ones with up-to-date HD codecs and processing via HDMI.

Kal
porsche911s OP
3 posts
 
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
49 posts
 
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.
sc2
101 posts
 
Option 2, except 2 5200's, bridge the LCR, Sound will be more even accross the front and the 802D will be much more alive!! 200 watts for the 802D's are to ineffcient for that speaker. Bridging will give you almost 400 watts.
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