I still use a Proceed AVP for movies (5.1) and its not bad for music either.. These were $4K when I purchased it and now you can get them for less than $1K. I still have yet to hear a more musical processor and I've heard a few.. Try Audiogon or ebay.
new pre/pro recommendation request
I run digital sources (iTunes through airport and CDs on an Oppo DVD player) into an older Rotel RSP985 pre/pro feeding a Rotel RB980BX 2 channel amp. I use toslink and digital coax so the rotel does the D/A conversion.
My thinking has been to build a decent quality system using older pre owned gear, but utilizing digital sources. My speakers are GR Research AV3s but I'm about to upgrade to GR Research Neo2x speakers. I have a 12" powered sub and run everything in 2.1. I generally like how it sounds, but always wonder if I can improve the sound for little extra investment.
In the spirit of the grass always being greener, if you had $300 - $500 for pre owned equipment, would you:
1) buy a chinese tube DAC 9 (such as the Maverick or Grant Fidelity)
2) sell the rotel pre/pro for a higher end old pre/pro (like the Arcam AV9)
3) Sell the Rotel separates and get an older technology receiver (Arcam AVR300, Anthem, Emotiva, NAD or Integra etc.)
4) Some other option.
5) Come on son, keep your gear that is functioning just fine!
I'd appreciate any opinions.
My thinking has been to build a decent quality system using older pre owned gear, but utilizing digital sources. My speakers are GR Research AV3s but I'm about to upgrade to GR Research Neo2x speakers. I have a 12" powered sub and run everything in 2.1. I generally like how it sounds, but always wonder if I can improve the sound for little extra investment.
In the spirit of the grass always being greener, if you had $300 - $500 for pre owned equipment, would you:
1) buy a chinese tube DAC 9 (such as the Maverick or Grant Fidelity)
2) sell the rotel pre/pro for a higher end old pre/pro (like the Arcam AV9)
3) Sell the Rotel separates and get an older technology receiver (Arcam AVR300, Anthem, Emotiva, NAD or Integra etc.)
4) Some other option.
5) Come on son, keep your gear that is functioning just fine!
I'd appreciate any opinions.