Not alot of choices for preamp/processor that decode the newst audio formats other than recievers with preamp outs. Onkyo and Integra make the same unit in the form of Onkyo pr885 and the Integra dct9.8. These do a good job in the digital domain but have poor anolog sections. Price is $1600.
For $2500 Marantz is coming out with the av8003 preamp/processor in June. Maybe it will have a better anolog section. Denon and Halcro make much more expensive units.
You might be best served with a good 2 channel preamp with home theater pass through.
For $2500 Marantz is coming out with the av8003 preamp/processor in June. Maybe it will have a better anolog section. Denon and Halcro make much more expensive units.
You might be best served with a good 2 channel preamp with home theater pass through.