Help Choosing Pre-amp/Receiver

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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 $530
Any 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

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Topic - Help Choosing Pre-amp/Receiver - Brad R 09:01:03 11/28/02 (2)

Re: Help Choosing Pre-amp/Receiver - excelis 13:58:55 12/14/02 (1)

Re: Help Choosing Pre-amp/Receiver - Brad R 21:48:38 12/15/02 (0)

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