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06-13-2004, 02:59 PM
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Looking for seperate prepro that does 2 channel well ,~$1500 new or used.
I dont need alot of features.. just DD, DTS , 5 channels and decent bass managment.
Most important factor is sound quality though and I'd like one that does 2 channel pretty well.
I'd be willing to go used and I'd like to keep it under $1500...what are a few I should look at?
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06-13-2004, 04:22 PM
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You can't go wrong with a Sherwood P-965. I've had mine for 3 weeks now and love it. The by-pass stereo is very good. Rotel is another winner IMHO. Also, the Outlaw 950 appears to fit the bill here.
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06-13-2004, 04:39 PM
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Used Aragon Soundstage for ~ 1000 used (retail 4k). Basically, Aragon's top of the line Aurum preamp *inside*. The Outlaw 950, Lexicon MC1, Angstrom 200/205, Onkyo 989, Sherwood 9080, Citation 5.0, HK Signature 2.0, among others I've owned are not in the same league sonically for 2 channel and 5.1. Also, see the review at Audioholics.com (and audioreview).
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06-13-2004, 07:44 PM
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Marantz AV9000, pre-pro, it doesn't digitize the analog inputs for stereo. It's like you have a whole slew of analog bypasses.
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06-13-2004, 08:41 PM
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I have the NAD T163, which does an excellent job with 2-channel.
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06-13-2004, 09:08 PM
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Marantz AV9000, pre-pro, it doesn't digitize the analog inputs for stereo. It's like you have a whole slew of analog bypasses.
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Interesting, so how is the volume controlled? |
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06-13-2004, 09:10 PM
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| Used Aragon Soundstage for ~ 1000 used (retail 4k). Basically, Aragon's top of the line Aurum preamp *inside*. The Outlaw 950, Lexicon MC1, Angstrom 200/205, Onkyo 989, Sherwood 9080, Citation 5.0, HK Signature 2.0, among others I've owned are not in the same league sonically for 2 channel and 5.1. Also, see the review at Audioholics.com (and audioreview). |
Ricky, you have used all of the above? Wow!
So none of the ones you mention come close the the Aragon for 2 channel?
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06-13-2004, 09:16 PM
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James, you control the volume with a big, black, round volume knob or the remote.  Really, I'm not sure what you're asking. 
Rachael, the big disc cat! I used to be looking for Hi-Vision Laserdiscs & D-Theater tapes, now I'm looking for HD-DVD's and Blu-rays.
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06-14-2004, 08:51 AM
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James,
I've *owned* all the above; I've used alot more. I've also owned twice as many 5.1 capable decoders and receivers. The longest stints of ownership are: Onkyo 989 for 9 months, Lexicon MC1 (paired with Rogue Magnum 66 tube preamp) for 15 months....and now, the Soundstage for ~ 19 months and counting.....
Here's a used Soundstage for $1000 on our forum!
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=200809
The Aragon also has a fully separate 2 channel configuration (mains as large or small, sub on or off, different levels for each speaker & sub, and flexible crossover in 5hz increments from 35-120hz!). In the Direct Mode (for analog sources), the source signal bypasses the DSP board and is sent to the Penny & Niles volume control (with the above bass mgmt still engaged in the analog domain). This unit is designed for the 2 channel audiophile.
Rich B and Charles G, I hope you guys make a post..... |
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06-14-2004, 09:09 AM
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| James, you control the volume with a big, black, round volume knob or the remote. Really, I'm not sure what you're asking. |
Well generally the analog signal does go thru minimal processing again on most receivers for volume control.
So what I am saying is its not really just a bunch of analog bypasses on your receiver.
Besides , I'd really prefer feed all digital sources to the pre-amp and let it do the d/a conversions etc.
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