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Classe SSP 600 for preamp? only 2 channels

Hey, all new in this community and still young so I will probably be doing some experimenting and trading/buying around. appreciate any advice I can get, honestly.
This will be my first item, and I see the SSP 600 got great reviews and I really only need a 2 channel amplifier, but here I like the possibility of expanding surround if I ever chose to. I also know that this item makes a good 2 channel listening source. They only reason I ask is because it's called a processor rather than a preamp, but is it actually a pre/pro?
How do you overcome the HDMI problem? I listened to classe on B&W and loved their sound, so im willing to use a switcher if it means I get to keep the classe sound. but I haven't really heard how it actually connects or seen anybody that has pictures. I prefer to listen to flac through HDMI from my computer which gives me the theater option as well, so maybe this isn't the best route for that.
Thanks for your help!
grantguy

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I almost posted my ad for an ssp-300 (same unit, but with single ended only) and see $2k for BB average, $1.6K for last and considered posting it for a grand. It still uses 7.1 analog in with 24/96 DACS, etc. HOWEVER, without HDMI, it's really tricky to price and I just gave up and scrapped the ad. Maybe I'll use it in my office...

The sad thing is, these 300 and 600 units are both really nice preamps, even at those prices: EQ, manual or auto calibration, etc. If the 600 is a good deal, give it a chance, if not, make ME an offer :) but if HDMI is the only deal for you, then there's your answer.
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