I would second snofun3's opinion on looking at the Marantz 8802a. The fully discrete audio output stages would make me take a close look at this. It has a nice power supply and I've read that Marantz has made significant improvements on it's HDAM audio stage over the years. I have worked with EQ and room correction and I have decided against it. There is nothing better than a good source. Room treatments (diffusion, etc.) would be much better than trying to fix stuff electronically through EQ or correction.
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Please give me your evaluation of which pre amp to buy. I have top of the line Vandersteen front, center, rear, and bass speakers. I replace the PSE mono block system as they went out with a new Marantz power amp, and Oppo DVD. My AV 8003 went out and now I need a new pre amp. The three I think I have zero'ed in on is Nad T 187, Rotel 1572, or an Anthem 60. Thanks in advance for the help.