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Best AV processors for under $10K

Looking for AV processor that takes care of best of both worlds (audiophile 2 channel and multichannel for movies). I have used Bryston SP2.0 and loved it's two channel sound but it is outdated for video. Classe SSP800 is one option but would like to hear what other options are out there. Also, internal DAC must be top notch for 2 channel.
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skootb
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Since you like the SP2, how about Bryston's SP3?
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NAD M15
Mcintosh 121

Those will hit the spot.
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Thinking that the development of analog stereo preamps is much more stable than that of processors, I opted for Oppo 105 processing with pass-through to a Parasound JC-2 preamp. Stereo from the Oppo, a Sony 5400ES, and JC-3 phono stage go through the JC-2. Surround from the Oppo goes directly to the amps, SW to Velodyne SMS-1 that provides LF acoustic room correction for a pair of HGS-15s. The Oppo is set to output LPCM from SACDS; the Sony can output DSD.

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