Cantilope Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I am running Jubilees in my home theater with a K402 serving as the center and a set of Belles as surrounds. I need an HDMI compatible AVR that I can use as my pre-amp/processor. I am looking for something less than $1000. I will not use any of the amps inside the unit, just the processing as I use (4) First Watt Amps. SQ is of the utmost importance and I would prefer something with Balanced connections but that is not a deal killer. I want to play DSDs and have room correction as well... and be compatible with Apple. Any thoughts? I have thought about purchasing a OPPO to do all of this, but am not sure that is the best option, and I never use disks anymore. I'd be fine with used or refurbished or last years model. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 This is a really good deal on a very nice pre/pro. Audyssey XT32, balanced connections and DSD capable. Also qualifies for Integra / Onkyo warranty thru 2018 (not limited to original owner) http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/46580/integra-dhc-pre-amp-processer (he's also a member on this forum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I would go with the Oppo even if you are not using the CD, if the HDMI source on it are enough for you (if not you can use a HDMI switcher hooked up to it. Now if you want Atmos or DTS-X you would need to look at a AVR or AVP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Marantz 8800 series or a pioneer sc series... :/thread. Edited April 16, 2016 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I don't know a lot about AVR's but about the best system I have heard used a Denon, but this is a very complicated system running 9 modified spectron amps with only 4 speakers and a sub, and a pair of dolby lake processors, wild transformers for power and lots of room treatments . Per an esteemed, member it made his Khorns sound tiny, and he was right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantilope Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 This is a really good deal on a very nice pre/pro. Audyssey XT32, balanced connections and DSD capable. Also qualifies for Integra / Onkyo warranty thru 2018 (not limited to original owner) http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/46580/integra-dhc-pre-amp-processer (he's also a member on this forum) This fits most of my bill of requirements. I have also looked at that Marantz too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantilope Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 I would go with the Oppo even if you are not using the CD, if the HDMI source on it are enough for you (if not you can use a HDMI switcher hooked up to it. Now if you want Atmos or DTS-X you would need to look at a AVR or AVP. Went with the Oppo 105D. Excellent unit and I am very happy with it. Everything I have read is true, it plays everything I threw at it, including DSD over DLNA and has excellent video. It even plays my ripped Blue-Rays from the network, which my PS3, Xbox one, or Panny TV can not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Went with the Oppo 105D. Excellent unit and I am very happy with it. Everything I have read is true, it plays everything I threw at it, including DSD over DLNA and has excellent video. It even plays my ripped Blue-Rays from the network, which my PS3, Xbox one, or Panny TV can not Great choice imo, I love mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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