best pre-pro for under $2500????

[zeuiax]

:rofl:.......yeah right. i think a nice used D2 would do me nicely.

Time to sell Cam then

 

[Porschetech]

Time to sell Cam then

hmmm.......how did ya get more posts than me?

 

[Lordoftherings]

anybody familiar with the integra dhc 80.1?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=17363945

Now you're close.

For what you're asking, the Integra DHC-9.9 is your baby.
And it retails for only $1,800 (true list price).

* http://www.integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?m=DHC-9.9&class=Separates&p=i

* http://www.ultimateavmag.com/surroundsoundpreampprocessors/integra_dhc-99_surround_preampprocessor/index.html

* http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/audioaccessories/3187/test-report-integra-dhc-99-av-controller.html

* http://www.hometheatermag.com/preampprocessors/integra_dhc-99_surround_processor/

Of course, it's not the Anthem Statement D2v/ARC1 for $7,500
But for the price, that one is hard to beat, actually unbeatable.
Oh, and it has the HQV Reon VX video processor, and ISF calibration.

--> If you want to save few bucks, check the Onkyo Pro PR-SC886P.
It's mainly the same surround processor for much less money.

 

[greggp2]

Onkyo 886 vs Yamaha z7

Anyone have any experience with the Onkyo 886 Pre/Pro? I'm debating going with this and buying another amp to power my center, rears and zone 2 or possibly just going with the Yamaha z7 to provide amplification to my speakers and using my Emotiva XPA-2 for my mains. I'm currently using my Arcam AVR-350 as a Pre/pro and the amps for the center, rears and zone 2, but really would like HD Audio and video upconversion...

With the Z7 give me HDMI upconversion from my PS3? I love the ability to stream unlimited movies from Netflix, but the video quality isn't very impressive!

Any advice?

 

[greggp2]

Yamaha Z11

Just found out that Yamaha is selling their flagship Z11 for $2,500. This seems like a heck of a deal and not only gives you a great Pre/Pro, but really solid amplification to boot...

Anyone have any opinions on this flagship unit, as opposed to separates? I'd love to free up some shelf space...

Question is, would this unit, being used to bi-amp my B&W 802's give me better performance than just using the Amps in it for my Center and Rears and keeping my Emo XPA-2?

 

[JerryLove]

The Integra 80.1 looks interesting. I think it's in that range.