I agree with a previous poster - get the Oppo, go direct to amps, and see how that sounds. Then you can compare that with a preamp in the mix.
Which pre/pro under 3k?
Hi All,
I recently purchased a new Panasonic plasma (VT60).
To get the most out of it I need to connect to a processor via HDMI. I have an Arcam AV8 that has no HDMI switching/audio. So, I'm planning to replace the Arcam with a pre/pro. The question I need help with is, which pre/pro?
My current system is:
Amp: Bel Canto 500s (250 watts into 8 ohms)
Speakers: Ohm 100 S3 (6 ohms)
CD/DVD: Arcam FMJDV139 (to be replaced by an Oppo 103 or 105)
Synergistic Research IC's and cables
My budget for a pre/pro is $3,000 and 'used' is fine.
I use the system for 50% 2CH and 50% HT.
Thanks in advance for your pre/pro recommendations.
I recently purchased a new Panasonic plasma (VT60).
To get the most out of it I need to connect to a processor via HDMI. I have an Arcam AV8 that has no HDMI switching/audio. So, I'm planning to replace the Arcam with a pre/pro. The question I need help with is, which pre/pro?
My current system is:
Amp: Bel Canto 500s (250 watts into 8 ohms)
Speakers: Ohm 100 S3 (6 ohms)
CD/DVD: Arcam FMJDV139 (to be replaced by an Oppo 103 or 105)
Synergistic Research IC's and cables
My budget for a pre/pro is $3,000 and 'used' is fine.
I use the system for 50% 2CH and 50% HT.
Thanks in advance for your pre/pro recommendations.