These multichannel analog preamps (like the MAP-1) are a totally different solution to the problem of intergrating a Processor(HT) with 2 channel Preamps. I am very interested in this as well.
I dont know what DVD is best specifically. I have read that Denons (2900/5900) and their upcoming replacements have built in decoders. The Sony 999 does as well. Muse 11 and Bel Canto PL1 both do as well, but are just a little more expensive ;)
There are others but I cant remember right off the top of my head. Arcam maybe, EAD too.
I dont know what DVD is best specifically. I have read that Denons (2900/5900) and their upcoming replacements have built in decoders. The Sony 999 does as well. Muse 11 and Bel Canto PL1 both do as well, but are just a little more expensive ;)
There are others but I cant remember right off the top of my head. Arcam maybe, EAD too.