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Searching for a new Pre/Pro Again

I used to have a NAD T753 that was mated to A Bryston 9BST with Paradigm Studio speakers. Recently I sold my NAD and bought a Outlaw 990. To my ear, outlaw separates different channels of sounds much more clean and clear. But the big issue is that the sound is more machine like, very bright, cool, and harsh. I used to enjoy Norah Jones (Comes away with me) very much with the NAD. But now I could not even sit through one single song. I am going to get rid of outlaw soon and thinking of going back to a NAD Pre/Pro. Do I have other alternatives that would not break my bank?
Thanks for all advice.
benqsun

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benqsun OP
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Bryston sp2 is probably out of my reach at present. I heard reports saying Integra is not smooth for music reproduction.
Just sold the outlaw. Tried Pioneer Elite and do not like the resolution. What other suggestions for a sub $1000 or so processor? I want to buy used.
Appreciate your valuable advice, as always!
benqsun OP
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I tried Arcam avr350 with 9bst for a few weeks and found the sound much better than NAD T753 and outlaw 990. But I am not totally satisfied: I just feel the arcam avr350 is a bit toward the bright side in terms of music reproduction. There must be units out there that sound both detailed and smooth! Naturally I sold the unit and beginning searching again. I have to rely on your advice because there is no way I can audit all of them.
Thanks
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