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to be used with a 2ch amp when listening to music. Currently have no upgrade path from current units. No pre-outs on low-fi Sony A/V. Trying to lay out an upgrade path is like wrestling with a many-headed snake. As soon as I research one area to my satisfaction I learn a little more and have to pin down another variable.
For example if I find an acceptable A/V unit now what about HD-DVD and DVI compatibility, not only for A/V units but for sources as well? Apparantly these features are around the corner but at what cost and when? It is almost as if asking about a transparent pass-thru is irrelevant.
Maybe I just came into this obsession at a time of substantial changes. Thanks, Bill
Follow Ups:
Check out the Sony STR-DA777ES,
You can probably pick one up for around $700.
5.1 inputs, pre-outs, analog only pass through. It's built like a tank (60 lbs.) Go to audioreview, It has 210+ reviews with 4.68/5.
Craig
I've had both the B&K Ref 30 and the Anthem AVM 20 in my system, and I think the Anthem is the best pre-pro out there. Bang for the buck. There are more expensive ones, but they're not significantly better for the significant extra cash.The analog bypass is truly excellent in either, but the Anthem is more flexible.
Wish it could be more but I have to upgrade the whole path: source, pre-pro and power amp (don't have one now) Later I might create a separate path: source, preamp, power amp for music but for now I will have to use a pre-pro for both HT and Music.
I might actually go the preamp/power amp route first while I wait for the HD-DVD/DVI enabled units to become available in my price range. I would just use my lowfi Sony source for now. Thanks!!
You might be able to find a B&K Ref 30 used for around that price. I'm not familiar with models from Rotel or Adcom, but they might have analog bypass. I think those units might be around your budget, i.e. if you have to buy new.
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