How would the 2809ci compare to a dedicated pre/pro using the pre/outs to the same amp? What pre did you compare it to? Probably applies to 2808 also as they seem to be very close hardware wise.
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dssmith, I'd take at least a glance at the new Outlaw coming out. Ya know, one nice thing about receivers as pre's is that they are helluva lot cheaper. Just think of all the folks using a Yam 663 for a pre. What's that, $300 or so?
But the Denon 2809, at least at a glance, has already approached pre/pro prices.
Anyways, just a heads up. The one thing I'd be curious about with Outlaw is the Trinnov, which does have a good rep, but I wonder how it compares with XT. It does, however, give you Reon VP, as well as a
transferrable 5 yr warranty. Seems to cost about $200 more, plus change. cheers.
oh, maybe another value proposition could be used Integra 9.8s that are being sold by plenty of folks getting a 9.9! Balanced XLR outputs, dual HDMI outputs, Audyssey Pro capability, Reon, etc.