Surround Sound Processor Pre-Amp Performance


I really do not want to have to incorporate surround sound processor and a stero pre-amp in my system as I'd rather have one piece that can do it all, (movies plus CD listening).

Would be interested in hearing feedback around which Processor delivers a great movie experience with little to no comprimise on the stero pre-amp part of the equation.

Is what I'm looking for futile, or is there a reasonalby priced, (under $6,500) processor out there that can deliver both??

Ken
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TJ,

Thanks for your response to my processor thread. If you would not mind I'd love to give you a call with a couple of questions regarding front speakers, video switchers and 5 channel amplifiers. It appears you have heard some JM Labs as well as the Ariels and I was looking at a pair of the 8's on Audiogon that are now under $1,800. Have an older pair of JM Labs the 913 Spectrals which I have been offered $2,500 for so I'm thinking switching to the 8's might be an upgrade. Would love to chat relative to your opinion of the 8's versus the 10's versus one of the higer end JM Lab Electra 936's. I'm going to eventually spring for a five channel amp and once again would appreciate your comments on the Theta Dreadnaught versus the Cal 2500. I'm keeping the Cal-2500 as I got a full offer on the Classe.

Thanks again for all of your comment and if you don't mind sharing a phone number with a convenient time to call, I'd appreciate taking 10 to 15 minutes of your time.

Thanks,

Ken