You didn't indicate what your budget is, so I'll stick with suggestions that are in the "reasonable to modest" range for HT pre/pros. Of the units I've heard, I'd recommend the top-of-the-line units by Adcom (GTP-760), B&K, Parasound, and Rotel. If you have more money to spend, I'd seriously consider the Bryston SP-1.
best used 5.1 dd/dts pre/pro?
I'm in the process of going from a receiver to separates, and I will be moving into a new house that won't allow for 6.1 surround (the room will only allow for two surrounds).
Therefore, I thought I might be better off buying a higher quality used 5.1 pre/pro instead of spending the same to get a new, lower quality 6.1 pre/pro that I won't be able to fully utilize.
Any suggestions? I have a separate, stereo preamp for 2-channel (which I listen to 65% of the time), so the 2-channel capabilities are not of the upmost importance. But, it would be convenient to have something that sounded pretty good on stereo stuff in case I was feeling lazy. Thanks!
Therefore, I thought I might be better off buying a higher quality used 5.1 pre/pro instead of spending the same to get a new, lower quality 6.1 pre/pro that I won't be able to fully utilize.
Any suggestions? I have a separate, stereo preamp for 2-channel (which I listen to 65% of the time), so the 2-channel capabilities are not of the upmost importance. But, it would be convenient to have something that sounded pretty good on stereo stuff in case I was feeling lazy. Thanks!