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I am trying to decide on a new processor for my home theater system. I am trying to decide between either a budget pre-amp like the Outlaw Audio 950 and the Rotel 1066 or a receiver(used as pre-amp only) such as the Marantz SR 7300 or Sony STR DA2ES.The Rotel and The Outlaw both lack DTS 96/24 if what I am told is correct.
Both the Sony and the Marantz have all of the processing formats that I am aware of including DTS 96/24.
Here are the best prices that I have seen (not all from authorized dealers)
Rotel 1066 $1100 (really stretching my budget)
Outlaw Audio 950 $899
Marantz SR 7300 $699
Sony STR DA2ES $530Any help including new suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Current System:
Parasound Six Channel Amp (806A)
Denon DVD Player (DVD-2800)
Marantz CD Player (CD-5000)
Hatachi 43" 16:9 TV
NHT Super Two's
NHT Super One's
NHT Super Center
NHT Sub One
Panamax Line Conditioner
Follow Ups:
Hello. Wondering if you decided on a receiver. I am looking at the Marantz SR-7300 and wondered if any thoughts/experience you might be able to share. Thanks.
I finally chose the Sony STR-DA4-ES as a pre-amp for my system. I ended up choosing it over the Marantz because of price. I found the Sony from a authorized dealer for a total of $687 where my local Marantz dealer wouldn't budge from $899. I could find the Marantz online from reputable websites for under $700, but as they were not authorized dealers, there would be no warranty. Without a warranty, I was worried about the Marantz having some troubles as it is a brand new model. I know some of the early SR-7200's had some problems.I thought the Marantz sounded pretty good and probably had the best amplifier section of any receiver I tested. It was solidly built and had a nice look to it. I was disappointed in the remote which is not near as good as the RC1200 that was included with the 7200 last year. I was also disappointed with the lack of a detachable power cord. I only listed to the Marantz once though as price became more and more of an issue. The Marantz seemed like a good unit and price not being a factor, may have been my pick (especially if I planned on using it as a receiver instead of a pre-amp-although the amp on the Sony isn't that bad)
The Sony is well built and was the heaviest unit that I looked at. It looks nice and seems fairly easy to use. The remote looks great but is taking some time getting used to. Also - the remote is not learning which to me is inexcusable at this price point. I have heard that it is actually a pretty good remote and gets easier to use with practice. (We'll see) It may just be a good excuse to buy a pronto. The new Denon models 3803 and the soon to be released 2803 are also worth looking into.
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