Best Home Theater Processor Used 1K-3K Range

Once again, one of these days someone will do a comprehensive AB comparison review, comparing Oppo digital out to a dedicated AV preprocessor -for both music and movie applications(DD/DTS HD) - vs analog direct out from the Oppo! Thus far, can't remember reading such a thing.
Anyone know of a professional A/V review covering the above subject??
Would be awesome. Thx

After checking out the current Anthem MX series, I would recommend it.

I've done a comparison running an oppo 105 2.1/5.1 analogue. I sold it and bought the 103 and bought an Emotiva UMC-200 which had eq adjusting, better volume control, the XLR connections were killer compared to the RCA' s in the oppo 105. Overall sound quality was better defined, smoother midrange as the oppo seemed very lean. Also you could adjust different crossovers for any speaker with UMC-200 instead the oppo only allowing one crossover for all. The oppo doesn't allow when running floorstanding( full range)speakers with sub for 2 channel to set speakers full range( large)- sub won't activate. The front speaker setting needs to be set at small for sub to run. For movies the sub ran fine. I am waiting the XMC-1 as they are backed up with pre-orders. The UMC-200 was -$800 shipped was $600 cheaper than the oppo 105. A real no-brainer.

Nuforce AVP-18

7.1 preamp/ processor ~ $1095 new

Latest technology and codecs and all HDMI inputs

Go to the Nu-Force website and/or Google for the reviews ... It convinced me enough to buy it to pair up with my hi-end power amps.

Highly recommended

Thanks, appreciate the input.