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Not sure what your point is. For the most part, I think that we're saying similar things. I'm not advocating anything, but mentioning a few thoughts. The point of this post is to try to make sure that my meaning is clear. I wrote: You're right, but that wasn't what I was getting at. Just...

The other thing I was thinking about is, what if a REALLY cheap pre-pro appeared that was hackable to the moderately tech-savvy? There is a substantial minority devoted to hacking certain DVD players. Wouldn't it be neat to be able to add some hardware such as a laptop HD to a pre-pro to do...

Wanted also to mention something that is more on topic. I am currently looking at new receivers as a pre-pro. This search is driven by the appearance of the new formats, and not software. I know I'm putting the cart before the horse, but there is an allure to having the latest and greatest...

Well, to venture back to a previous post:

Very soon, Matthew J S will be known as "That guy who started that Inexpensive Pre-Pro thread." :laugh:

I have to say that I am automatically biased against Sony for some reason -- even though I have had GREAT experiences with their stuff (Walkmans and Diskmans.) It's the appearance of mass market merchandise I'm afraid. e.g., when I read quotations like this:

I have to second the recommendation for the Harmon Kardon based on my experience with the HK7000 and my listening experience in show rooms of the 520. It really is an amazing peice. When I was shopping, I narrowed my choices to Denon and HK. Once I learned what surround was about, the HK won...

Well, as Chung mentioned, receivers overall are the best value around. If I understand the above correctly, we are, in some sense, asking too much. Personally, I wouldn't mind it too much having to spend $200 every 5 years to get a new quality pre-pro. (i.e., assuming that I wanted the...

It occured to me that, in response to Matthew J S question, I would be among those who would be willing to spend money on an inexpensive pre-pro or receiver. In fact, I plan on doing this shortly. I will likely purchase an interm receiver while my HK 7000 is in the shop. Because the HK700 has...

I have read that the center is more demanding in HT, because of dialogue. Are you referring to music alone? Conventional wisdom around here seems to say that you must use the same exact amplifier for each channel. Wouldn't it be a bad idea to split amplification duties between an outboard...

Great thread. :)

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