I had a emotiva dmc-1 processor and was very happy with it;only moved to the intrega dhc 9.9 when a blue ray player
was added into the mix.
On 2 channel sound it was a good performer but the intrega is much better;given your budget the emotiva may be a good solution for you but you still owe it to yourself to hear the emotiva unit as emotiva has a 30 day home trial policy so there is no risk there and they also offer the 40% off the next generation product if you where to by the existing product;a nice option I feel.
was added into the mix.
On 2 channel sound it was a good performer but the intrega is much better;given your budget the emotiva may be a good solution for you but you still owe it to yourself to hear the emotiva unit as emotiva has a 30 day home trial policy so there is no risk there and they also offer the 40% off the next generation product if you where to by the existing product;a nice option I feel.