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Pre/Pro Advice: Rotel, B&K, Anthem

Time to upgrade my old Rotel RTC-970 and I'm looking for advice on selection of a new Pre/Pro. This will be used more often for music than home theater, but I still expect some significant home theater use - perhaps 60/40 music vs HT.

I'm looking at the Rotel RSP-1068, the B&K Reference 50, and the Anthem AVM-20 (I'd look to pick up a used AVM-20). I'd be interested in comments from people who have had these components with respect to sound, user interface, and build quality/reliability.

Also, is there something else I should be considering in this price range?

The rest of the system will include a pair of Rotel RMB-980BXs driving Snell XA75PS mains in a bi-amp configuration, and a Rotel RMB-1066 driving the center/surrounds.

Thanks,
Dave
jndfrank

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macdadtexas
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I am late to this party, but I have owned a Rotel 1066, a B & K Ref 50 (had problems with brightness on audio), a Parasound Halo C2 (great unit, but not upgrading any time soon), and finally, and I mean finally the Anthem AVM30. I love the Anthem. No more switching out for me. They have upgrades coming in bunches, and the AVM20 is really the same unit. Wish I had bought one used.

Go Anthem!!
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