Multi channel preamps

Both good suggestions.
The Linar looks like the closest thing.
I have heard the Sony and it is a fine processor for the money.
I'm really interested in a unit that has no internal processing though.
I think that the advent of 6.1 and 7.1 (and the possibility of more-numbers-point-one with the hi-def formats) have thrown a wrench into the minimalist surround hardware business.

Thanks!

That Switchman looks awesome.
That is it.

Have you listened to it?

THoughs/oppinions?

Thanks!