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  2 channel priority in HT Processor...who's is best
Thank you for input, guidance and help.

I have:

Sunfire TG IV processor

Pass Labs X-1 Preamp

2 channel system is PS Audio Classic 250 amp into ML Prodigy via the Pass preamp

HT is two Sunfire 400 x 5 amps into 3 pair Script I and one pair Clarity.

Sources are primarily Logitech Transport, Oppo 95, Video signal from cable company via HDMI.

I like to utilize the Prodigy in the HT system, and also incorporate the HT system into multi-channel listening sessions (via OPPO 95), music is PRIORITY...movies secondary.

I have no HDMI switching capabilities, but use a 61" Mits DLP tv and for movies and NFL i have a Mits HC 4900 projector to Firehawk.

I would like to get a pre-processor that can replace BOTH the Pass and the Sunfire and allow me to have a single point of control over the whole system. Other components i would like to replace would be the PS Audio DAC III i use off the Logitech Transport. It seems that The Classe (800) seems to allow different configurations to be stored, which would be wonderful, but after spending a good deal of the last 48 hours reading the forums, it seems that the INTEGRA 80.3 may be a good (and $6000) less costly alternate.

Do you know of any pre-processor that can deliver 2 channel as good as the Pass X-1, with HDMI pass or switching (two outputs required).

Classical reference is symphony we go to 8-10 times per year, some jazz, some rock, no rap. Just about anything well recorded.

Thank you so very much!

Loren
Lcouplin  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

01-17-12
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01-18-12   You'd be smart to consider a theta casablanca ii or iii.   Raks

01-18-12   Krell 707, classe sp800, mcintosh mx150. all sound great (al ...   Audiojan

01-18-12   Add the bryston sp3 to the list.   Kr4

01-18-12: Ericngo1
When looking for processor, nothing can beat Theta Casablanca III also great with 2ch music. It's has the most detail setup and future proof and can accommodate up to 12 channels. To me, it's the best looking processor. Theta just come out with the hdmi card that u can upgrade for the CB3 with all the latest surround.
Ericngo1  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


01-18-12   Loren, if you are a music guy and sq for movies is a seondar ...   Edorr

01-18-12   Kal thank you for the input. i would love to have the bryst ...   Lcouplin

01-18-12   Looking at the mcintosh, theta, krell...all around $12,000. ...   Lcouplin

01-18-12   Loren, if you insist on a one box solution, want to keep thi ...   Edorr

01-18-12   Loren, i recommend you try evolution audio & video in agoura ...   Dbphd

01-19-12   Seems like you're gonna pay a lot to equal or better the pas ...   Soix

01-21-12   Siox, you're right on the money. but since the dac in the ss ...   Edorr

01-28-12   I suspect the nad t175hd is quite a bit better and at that p ...   Apbiii

01-29-12   Edorr, kr4, and soix i'm thinking of the solution suggested ...   Dbphd

01-29-12   no. it must pass through the analog input/output stages and ...   Kr4

02-23-12   I am running the sunfire through the pass right now, and it ...   Lcouplin

02-23-12   why?   Kr4

03-01-12   I run my classe ssp60 through the bat 31 via ht bypass. good ...   Audionuts

03-01-12   I don't think that's kal's point   Jdodmead

03-01-12   Yes. i was wondering why anyone would care about running &q ...   Kr4

04-06-12   Dbphd - the dealer on topanga is shelley's stereo. they car ...   Mateored

04-08-12   I couldn't recall the name shelley, but i recall it as a maj ...   Dbphd

04-09-12   I would recommend the theta casablanca hd. i had a casablan ...   Hooper_ke

04-28-12   Has anyone listen to or have any experience with the halcro ...   Sailcappy

04-28-12   Additional benefit of the casablanca route is you can upgrad ...   Edorr


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