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Final recommendations on a processor?

Narrowed my decision down to these final products and hope it helps others who are trying to decide as well. What ranking of best 3 units would you guys recommend of the following, for best home theater AUDIO in a home theater sytem using HDMI. (Internal video processing doesn't particularly matter to me since I'll just be using the video in an Oppo 83).

Integra DHC-40.1 or DHC-80.1
Marantz AV8003
Anthem AVM50v
Emotiva UMC-1 (or XMC-1 if comes out soon)
Outlaw 997 (if ever comes out)

Thanks everyone
rxlarry99
mnnc
175 posts
 
I don't think the Integra can be beat for the money. It's just a solid piece that does everything well. Friend has one and it is nice in all aspects.
porsche911s
3 posts
 
I am also struggling with the same decision. I think i will go with the integra 80.1, its tough to beat for the money. However I would e willing to spend more if there is benefits to some of the other.
tvjunkie20
4 posts
 
The Onkyo SC5507P seems to be a near clone to the 80.1, and is discounted more steeply.
rxlarry99 OP
49 posts
 
I love the sound from the Arcam AV888, so no regrets buying the unit.
finsup
289 posts
 
The Onkyo SC5507P seems to be a near clone to the 80.1, and is discounted more steeply.

Sort of. The Integra DHC-80.1 has Audyssey MultEQ XT and optional AudysseyPro software and license available. You cannot get the pro option with Onkyo nor with the Integra DHC-40.1
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