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Why are 7.1 pre amps more $$ than 7.1 receivers?

For example, I could buy a Denon 3311 surround sound receiver with massive connectivity (PC networking, Pandora, etc) for about $1100 (once it actually hits the market this summer) Assuming I already own a nice McIntosh multichannel power amp - I can't seem to find any pre amp 7.1 surround processors anywhere near that price range. Even used, the processor wont have HDMI and ethernet, etc. Any ideas? Why would one buy a 3 or 4 K pre amp processor when a $1100 receiver has more connectivity, etc.
goldenears7

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goldenears7 OP
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Is there some type of significant sound or video advantage to using for example a $1200 Integra processer as opposed to as $1200 receiver from Denon and just use the pre-outs on the Denon to hook up my McIntosh mutlichannel amp. I would just be using the latest Denon as a pre amp processor
goldenears7 OP
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Thanks bondmanp - alot of useful insight - to me connectivity to PC is important, but the 3D stuff is totally meaningless. I'm not intrested. I guess I want the most recent surround processor with PC connectivity and latest HDMI, less any 3D stuff.

I'm still having a hard time justifying buying anything else than the Denon 3311 when it hits the market this summer. Great connectivity and I think Denon makes a resectable processor for surround to use it as a surround processor with preouts to my 6 channel McIntosh amp.

Any other suggestions? I will look into Outlaw and Emotive for sure
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