Best processor/reciever for 800 ? Sony, Adcom?


I am a two channel guy who is dabbling into HT (again) and wanted some tips from the pros.

Looking to spend around 800 or less on a pre/pro/ Music sound is irrelevant only HT performance. Would a reciever be a better match in this regard?
I was thinking of the Sony ES unit or the Adcom 760 in terms of a pre-pro and combining with the matching 5 channel amp. I am not looking for 6.1 7.1 sound etc. I can't do with anymore speakers in the living room. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
vikkysingh

Showing 1 response by porschecab

There is ONE processor that FAR outplays (in theater) than ANY OTHER processor at any price less than $7,500, that would be the Lexicon DC-1. With THX/DD, about $750-850 preowned, while the loaded version, DTS/DD/THX and will be selling preowned for about $1,150.

There is no better HT processor shy of the new MC-12. Even that would be a question. You would have to be a VERY trained ear to hear the difference, IMHO.

Dan