ADVICE Please: Best Processor under $3K?


I am currently working on the system upgrade and hoping to get some expert advice. I am trying to figure out the best processor under $3K that is available in current used market. I need 7.1 set up and preferably balanced input but this is not a must...I mainly watch movie about 90% of the time and 10% music.

My candidates are following in order of preference.
1) Lexicon MC-4
2) Lexicon MC-8B (with bit of streach)
3) Arcam FMJ AV8
4) Theta Casanova
5) Integra Research RDC-7
6) Tag mclaren AVR 32R ex

I truly appreciate your advice or comment !!

Thank you !!
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Showing 1 response by jack_dotson

I've got the Arcam AV-700 and couldn't be happier. It sounds fantastic with music and movies. The FMJ is supposed to be even better. The only other one on your list that I've heard was the Integra and it wasn't even close to my 700.