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Best Pre/Pro for 2 channel

I am considering going with separates to handle HT and Stereo listening. I currently use a Creek 5350se for my stereo listening, which is my priority. I only need 5.1 for HT purposes. I want something that will make getting rid of my Creek worthwhile. I listen to pretty much everything but put a premium on the musicality of accoustic jazz and classical. I am also looking to upgrade other components so I can't tell you what else it will be used with. I've read reviews on Classe, Parasound, Lexicon, Krell. Any help out their?

Thanks,
rrekstad

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tombowlus
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I picked up a Rotel RSP-1066 new for under $1,500, but I doubt that it, or any of the similarly priced products, will make you want to give up your Creek (although it certainly was better for 2-channel than I had expected). I have not heard that many high end pre/pros, but I can tell you that the 2-channel performance of Krells HTS 7.1 was more than enough to convince me that you do not need a dedicated 2-channel preamp. Next time I find myself with $8,000 to drop, I am going to pick up an HTS 7.1! ;^)

Tom.
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