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Lyngdorf MP-50 Alternative

I currently have a Lyngdorf MP-50 Preamp.  I love the sound and the flexibility of the unit however it doesn't have analog inputs, and I would really like to have them on my next unit.  Currently my set up consists of the MP-50, McIntosh 207, Kef Reference 3 towers and reference 2c center, JL Audio 113 subs with an Aurender N100H streamer.  

I would like to have the option of adding equipment with an external DAC but that isn't currently possible.  So my question is, what will give me close to the same results that Room Perfect on the MP-50 gives me, without needing to be professionally installed?  Music play back is very important, yet I really don't want to give up HT performance.  What do you suggest I look at for a replacement?  HDMI 2.1 isn't a must, but eARC is.  

Thanks in advance!
wheelndeal1099

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jeffkad
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Thanks rshad. Was only interested about MP 40/50 as preamp compartively.  Like you, I have a wonderful DAC in my Esoteric K-03, and will likely add a good preamp with HT bypass (leaning towards McIntosh c53 or c2700 to match with my MC452 amp, going into Revel Salon 2s).

jeffkad
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Hi wheelndeal, wondering how the new Lyngdorf is working for you.  The sonic performance is supposedly identical to the MP40, its just more feature-rich.  I'm in same boat as you, as I have a wonderful CD/SACD player that I want to use analog output from without re-digitizing.  What made you decide not to pursue the analog option (or did you find a workaround)?

jeffkad
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rshad, is your octave preamp significantly better than Lyngdorf in 2 ch, or is it just a slight improvement?

jeffkad
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I'm heavily leaning toward the 2 box approach.  So as respects bluray concerts, the Lyngdorf will still provide very good SQ, just maybe not to the extent of my Krell S1200, but still very good.  And, given that my room is FAR from good acoustically, it may even improve with RP (I'm 15x22 basement. slab floor, 2/3 slab walls, 7 ft drop ceiling, back wall goes from 22' to 27', so not straight across)

jeffkad
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rshad, from other posts it seems you have the octave hp700 preamp, which retails for way above $10k. Are you saying the MP40 comes reasonably close to the octave?  Would love any comparison.  

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