Classe ssp 75 vs lex MC 12 Balanced

keriadums: would you please describe your proc loop in more detail? how is it wired exactly? does the source feed into your preamp or into the processor? then what? thanks.

To follow up on the previous posting, I have an Adcom GFP- 750 pre amp (Stereophile Class A)that has a proc loop that I use with a EAD Ovation Plus Proccesor.It is also a passive/active preamp that sounds great! Your cd player for example is wired to the preamp and the processor does not have to be on to listen to 2-channel, for movies the preamp switch is on proc loop with no change in sound, level etc!Wiring between pre and proc is just basic ins and outs.The advantage of the lex is balanced outputs for all channels and better d/a converters, but if you have a good cd player you may not want that extra d/a conversion in the proc, and would leave your preamp in the passive mode. Also if your amp does not have balanced inputs on all channels, I would strongly agree with the previous post,to save money and buy the Classe as well as a good 2-channel preamp

You may want to consider some of these. Does anyone know how these compare for two channel stereo: Classe SSP 75, Meridian 568, California Audio Labs CL 2500 SSP, EAD Theatermaster Signature 8?