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In Reply to: Any Reccommendations for HT prcessors under $1,000? posted by jmimac351 on April 28, 2000 at 19:45:37:
There are very few possibilites below $1K for a preamp/processor.I know of none that list for under $1K.
The Sherwood-Newcastle lists for US$1200, but I have heard of
people picking this piece up for under $1K.The entry level Parasound AVC-1800 lists for $1195, you can
probably get it for right at your price point.I think the Rotel RTC-965 lists for (I think) $1095, and you
could almost certainly pick it up for less than $1K.Those are the options I'm aware of.
Another consideration would be a receiver with preamp outputs.
Hope this helps.
I agree the Sherwood is a great bargain and I could not find anything that was its equal when I was looking. Its DSP modes suck but who listens to them anyway. All in all a great sounding,with all the bells (almost) and wistles for well under a grand.
. . . though it's sound is excellent, it is a little crude in some regards. For example, when you turn the volume nob you hear clicks as the volume increases or decreases (not with the remote though). Also, you have to set the right decoding manually (DPL, AC3 or DTS). Mine has a problem with the phonostage, so back it goes for a repair (but that will be covered by warranty and I'll get a loaner from the dealer). Also, the gun metal look is sort of retro and cool, but sticks out from most black components.The good news is you can get it for about $1,000 from a good reliable brick and mortar dealer and it sounds absolutely excellent. In my mind it beats the pants off the similarly priced Rotel (and I like Rotel -- I have the 985 mkII power amp hooked up to the Sherwood Newcastle).
Just some thoughts.
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