I've been using an old Harman Kardon AVR5 with my dvd player for years. This does have 5.1 in and 5.1 pre-out with volume controls for all channels. You should be able to find one for $50 or less on ebay or something. You can't get any cheaper than that to experiment with.
Low cost simple 5.1 pre-amp no processing needed?
I have a great processor and fine system, and a new SACD,
But I don't have inputs for 5.1 into my existing sytem, and would like to experiment a bit with SACD, I need a pre-amp that will control 3 channels min, and 5 channels would be better, just an analogue pre-amp for either 3 or 5 is needed.
If I like it I'll step up so I don't want to put a ton of money into this.
I have plenty of amps just need a control for them.
jeff
But I don't have inputs for 5.1 into my existing sytem, and would like to experiment a bit with SACD, I need a pre-amp that will control 3 channels min, and 5 channels would be better, just an analogue pre-amp for either 3 or 5 is needed.
If I like it I'll step up so I don't want to put a ton of money into this.
I have plenty of amps just need a control for them.
jeff