Actually after all my research i decided on a Consonance M99 2 channel tube integrated. I am totally happy with it. Just decided i'm more interested in 2-channel stereo than HT. I can always just get a basic HT receiver later if i really wanted to... There's something about that tube sound that is just hard to beat....
Best Pre/Pro for 2-channel stereo sound?
Instead of me building a new system all together, what would be the best Surr Proc/Pre to give me excellent 2 channel stereo reproduction? I will use it for movies with DD/DTS, but without very critical listening. on the other hand i want the best sound possible for 2-channel stereo/SACD. I would like to keep it under $2000 new or around $1000 used. any opinions would be appreciated.