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Can you help me select a pre/pro?

I am looking for a pre/pro with outstanding 2 channel performance, a 5.1 downmix option that includes the LFE channel, and the ability to re-sample (or up-sample) standard CD digital output much like stand alone digital processors. Does such an animal exist? What are your recommendations? Many thanks.
blueswan

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blueswan OP
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Thanks Javachip. What I meant was taking a standard 5.1 digital signal and downmixing it to 2 channels, including the LFE. (Many downmix options do not include the LFE channel.) I would also like the same pre/pro be able to process a 2 channel PCM signal from my CD transport. I am currently a 2 channel guy, but I am getting ready for the switch and would like to begin with the solid foundation of versatile pre/pro.
blueswan OP
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Thanks for your responses. I have been using the downmix option on my Sony DVD player (5.1.Dolby Digital -> 2 channel PCM) and then routing it to my Accuphase DC-61 DAC and then to my Accuphase C-250. I would like to do this in one box. Then I can work on my transition to true 5.1.

The other thing I am looking for is to take the 5.1 signal from my Motorola HDTV STB and processing it as 2 channel The 2 channel output of this box is weak and I would like to apply processing to the 5.1 digital output, such as DSP.

Again, many thanks.
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