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Ruined · 01-21-2008, 08:14 PM

Integra DTC-9.8 Pre/Pro $1800
http://www.integrahometheater.com/mo...&m=DTC-9.8&p=i
Has no real competition IMO, a very easy choice for a pre/pro. Decodes all nextgen codecs & has builtin Reon HQV video processing.

For 5.1 (IMO all that is really needed):
Parasound Model 5250 5x250 Power Amp $2500
http://parasound.com/nc/5250.php

But if you really want to make a killer 7.1 setup, buy one of these in addition dedicated for your mains which should be the biggest power draw:
Parasound Model 2250 2x250 Power Amp $1200
http://parasound.com/nc/2250.php
Has just a bit more balls than the 5ch amp, so great for big mains. If you are going to do 7.1 you might as well have a dedicated power amp for your mains.

Could also do Parasound Halo A51/A21 for amps but they are high priced and unnecessary IMO. Main gain is balanced inputs. But hey, if you are up for spending up to $7k maybe you want balanced inputs

So, total for 5.1 = $4300, total for 7.1 = $5500... MSRP of course, so it will be a bit cheaper. If you want to spend more, go for the A51/A21 combo instead (about $2k more).

01-21-2008, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	Integra DTC-9.8 Pre/Pro $1800 http://www.integrahometheater.com/mo...&m=DTC-9.8&p=i Has no real competition IMO, a very easy choice for a pre/pro. Decodes all nextgen codecs & has builtin Reon HQV video processing. For 5.1 (IMO all that is really needed): Parasound Model 5250 5x250 Power Amp $2500 http://parasound.com/nc/5250.php But if you really want to make a killer 7.1 setup, buy one of these in addition dedicated for your mains which should be the biggest power draw: Parasound Model 2250 2x250 Power Amp $1200 http://parasound.com/nc/2250.php Has just a bit more balls than the 5ch amp, so great for big mains. If you are going to do 7.1 you might as well have a dedicated power amp for your mains. Could also do Parasound Halo A51/A21 for amps but they are high priced and unnecessary IMO. Main gain is balanced inputs. But hey, if you are up for spending up to $7k maybe you want balanced inputs So, total for 5.1 = $4300, total for 7.1 = $5500... MSRP of course, so it will be a bit cheaper. If you want to spend more, go for the A51/A21 combo instead (about $2k more). __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light. Last edited by Ruined : 01-21-2008 at 08:40 PM.