offpiste Posted January 4, 2002 Share Posted January 4, 2002 These 2 preamps are discounted bigtime right now. But both seem to have their problems. However the price is right for me to jump into seperates. Does anyone have any experience with these? Or should I pass? And save up for the Parasound 2500u. or something else? Parsound 855a 5 channel Sony de945 Klipsh rf3,rc3,k3.5 for surround, SVS sub 60% film, 40% music. 24' x 28' room. any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted January 6, 2002 Share Posted January 6, 2002 the sony is VERY similar to the pre-amp/processor portion of my receiver, if you get one, be sure to download the upgrade available to virtual matrix 6.1. it's a great pre-pro, how much are they going for and who's got 'em?? avman. ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center ksps-6 surrounds RSW-15 on the way!! sony strda-777ES receiver upgraded to v.2.02 including virtual matrix 6.1 sony playstation 2 sony dvpnc 650-v 5-disc dvd/cd/SACD changer dishnetwork model 7200 dishplayer satellite receiver/digital bitstream recorder sony kv36xbr450 high-definition 4:3 tv sharp xv-z1u lcd projector panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire KLIPSCH-So Good It Hz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offpiste Posted January 6, 2002 Author Share Posted January 6, 2002 ubid.com I saw the Sony going for ~$550-650 and the HK for ~$350. Also saw a adcom 7300 go for $400. When do you think that the next gen. pre-amps 7.1 will be out? I think I heard Sony will be out this summer. (not sure) Since I have been researching I keep finding other hardware. It's getting more complicated. Not less. Since I live in the boonies, no way I'am gonna demo. John "You know, I don't want to pay to much" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjhaz@ont.com Posted January 6, 2002 Share Posted January 6, 2002 I had a Sig. 2.0 it is very flexibly. Great sound and from what I've seen is the most under priced unit out there today. The 2.0 was HK's last offering in the mid to high-level pre/pro, they abandon that market in favor of the receivers world. The sig.'s audio inputs can be matched with any video input each "setting" or Profile can have it's own treble and bass, balance and fade, and audio and video match-up also you set the center channel to wide or normal. I can't remember what else. It had some trouble with transformer hum. But turn it up and it sounded great. Look over at www.onecall.com for a new price. Hope this helps a little, Jeff ------------------ Cornwalls Main fronts ALK Networks Heresy Center KLF-C7 Center IW-150 Rears KSW-12 200watt Sub (na) Anthem AVM20 Preamp 5 Adcom 555s Modified By Musical designs all mono BLock Toshiba 9200 DVD Echostar Dolby Satilite. JVC-7800 SVHS VCR ----------------------- Project room Genelec Nearfield Monitors with Genalac Sub Alisis 32 channel board Joe Meek VC1Q Studio channel Art Power Plant Roland R8 Wave/24 24bit and Delta 66 digital recording Aphex Comperesors And so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aab3rd Posted January 6, 2002 Share Posted January 6, 2002 off, I have a Parasound AVC1800 for sale as well as the CSE6.1 Center surround expander for 6.1. PM me if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offpiste Posted January 8, 2002 Author Share Posted January 8, 2002 Thanks All Well I got tired of all this hareware comparing and went ahead and got a parasound 2500u off ubid for $1000 last night. The cheapest price I saw online was $1500 for a used 2500u from an individual. So I thought this refurb. unit was a bargain. I"ll post here with the goods when it arrives. Hope it works out. thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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