In Reply to: RE: need to wait on these posted by Jazz Inmate on February 8, 2008 at 00:06:00:
Why is it so expensive to get a surround preamp ($1600) that decodes the advanced audio codecs when their are receivers with preamp outputs for less? I've been bitching about this issue for the past 10 years, but it doesn't seen like the CE manufacturers are willing to do anything about it.
I'll use Denon as an example. Denon's lineup doesn't give you preamp outputs until you hit $1200 (their 2808 receiver). Denon products target the A/V enthusiast, but many enthusiasts have dedicated amps to power their speakers. They don't need a receiver, so why not sell the "2808-lite" -- a 2808 without the amplification -- for around $800? I know the real reason (it's $), although Denon's answer would be "quantity" -- a BS answer, considering their High End preamp's price.
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Follow Ups
- he made a valid point - Joe Murphy Jr 23:01:26 02/08/08 (10)
- THAT WAS MY point, exactly. ASSUMING they wanted to upgrade the quality - Duilawyer 08:10:07 02/09/08 (3)
- You want this (link) for $500.......I don't think so. - Real 15:00:14 02/09/08 (0)
- Why? - budget fi 09:17:33 02/09/08 (1)
- there's a reason that there's no market for it - Joe Murphy Jr 14:56:40 02/09/08 (0)
- Real made the opposite point. He said the Inegra is "an absolute steal" - Jazz Inmate 00:04:19 02/09/08 (5)
- can't make blanket statement like that - Joe Murphy Jr 07:12:27 02/09/08 (4)
- RE: can't make blanket statement like that - Real 15:06:47 02/09/08 (2)
- RE: can't make blanket statement like that - usafwso 17:19:03 02/10/08 (0)
- don't doubt it - Joe Murphy Jr 15:56:19 02/09/08 (0)
- well, ok, but that's the exception, not the rule - Jazz Inmate 14:03:21 02/09/08 (0)