advice on 5.1 or 7.1 pre/pro


hello,
i would like some input in helping decide which pre/pro to choose. i'm looking for something in the 2-3k range, would like to have comp. video switching. i currently have an earthquake cinenova 5-channel amp, this does not have balanced inputs so that will not be a factor in the pre/pro.
any advice or experience anyone has had would be greatly appreciated.
also, i have def tech bp3000 and clr 1000's as speakers
thanks
parker831

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Flrnlamb,

Does it have DPLII, or DPLIIx? If its DPLII, I'm curious to know how it does 7.1.

Thanks
Bruce
In the way of a general, not specific recommendation:

If good surround envelopment is a priority, and your room does not have a physical limitation to a 7.1 speaker array, then I recommend getting a 7.1 PrePro with DPLIIx and / or Logic7, not a 5.1 PrePro.

Thanks
Bruce