I have not heard the EAD 8800 pro but I do own a EAD signiture that has been updated with the 5.1 analog input. On my model this is done through a "computer" cord with 6 RCA for the 5.1 and two for 2 channel pass throught.
The sound of the EAD unit is fantastic. I ran this unit with a ARC LS-25 (for unity gain HT & straight analog pass throught) for a year or two because I was worried about how it would sound on two channel analog stuff. Well I ended up selling the ARC preamp, I do miss some of the tube sound it had but not enough to feel the need to keep it in the system.
I have barrowed some other processors to try in my system (Bryston's new one, a Parasound 25, a B&K ref 50 a, Proceed AVP and a Lexicon M1 and none sounded as good.
I would like to own the 8800 as from what I understand it has RCA's for the pass throught, which would be nice.
The sound of the EAD unit is fantastic. I ran this unit with a ARC LS-25 (for unity gain HT & straight analog pass throught) for a year or two because I was worried about how it would sound on two channel analog stuff. Well I ended up selling the ARC preamp, I do miss some of the tube sound it had but not enough to feel the need to keep it in the system.
I have barrowed some other processors to try in my system (Bryston's new one, a Parasound 25, a B&K ref 50 a, Proceed AVP and a Lexicon M1 and none sounded as good.
I would like to own the 8800 as from what I understand it has RCA's for the pass throught, which would be nice.