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Is it worth it?

I have a Denon 2802 as my pre/proc and Carver 705 THX amp to run my 5.1 HT setup. Thinking of running separate but not quite sure if it's worth it. Since the kids stay home during summer, pref. is 55% watching TV, 40% movies & 10% DVD concerts. Since my plasma does not have its own speaker, it must rely heavily on the stereo mode of my current HT system, which I though is a little overkill for all those LOUD commercials. Moreover, the plasma unit and the current HT system really generate some warmth in the summer. What I have noticed on Audiogon is that a good preowned THX pre/proc costs at least $1K. Any thought for this dilema?

A side note, why is it a pre/proc unit typically costs more than multi-channel amp as seen on Audiogon? I can find 5-channel amp w/ 150 wpc around $600-800, yet a THX pre/proc run at least $1K?
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ozfly
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THX costs more because 1) Licensing fees and 2)Mandatory specs that drive up system cost. By the way, the audio and video switching is also pricey so drives costs up.

I have an older Lexicon pre that does a nice job, even when it's not in THX mode. If the Denon works well, why switch?

By the way, check out new or used Outlaw products. Their pre/proc is about $800 new.
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