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Pre with the BEST 5.1 inputs
Ah, there IS another unit out there designed specifically for what you want to do although, not much help here, don't remember the name. As I recollect this was a very expensive "cost no object" six channel passive line stage preamplifier. I think... 
Best 5 ch. amp used - 2500-3500.00 price
I am at the same decision point having just ordered an Audio Refinement Pre2/DSP (and will wait for the upgrade card). I have whittled the list of amp candidates to:Pass X5EAD powermaster 500 or 1000Krell kav500Sherbourne 5/1500Linn AV5125Bryston ... 
audio refinement pre 2 dsp
We purchased an Audio Refinement Pre2DSP and will acquire the upgrade card (supposedly due April next) to add DPLII. We tried out the Arcam DIVA AV200 receiver; nice but there were a couple of things we did not like so it went back. That, by the w... 
Your Ultimate Reference Recording
I use a JVC direct to disc vinyl recording called "Sugarloaf Express". It is Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Harvey Mason, Patrice Rushen,Steve Gadd, and Abraham Laboriel. The sound is sparkling; excellent for seeing how a system sounds. Not the ultima... 
Pre with the BEST 5.1 inputs
The Audio Refinement is simply an analogue preamp with a six channel analogue bypass input. There is no signal processing; ie, not even dolby pro logic. An external digital processor is required unless this preamp is only going to be used in conju... 
How to combine 2ch int amp with HT
The other way to do it is to acquire a decent passive RCA/line level switch box. I have one made by DB Audio; it has five stereo RCA inputs and one stereo RCA output. Plug the stereo preamp out from your good preamp into it and the front main out ... 
New Aragon Stage One Pre/Pro - Should I wait?
Note that the upgrade program for ACT3 and Soundstage processors ends June 30, 2003 according to the Aragon website. No information on what happens after that that I was able to see.My big question is this: is an upgraded soundstage worth the appr... 
New Speakers 1k
alas, I am in the same boat...require small wall mountable speakers due to SAF/space constraints. I don't want anything larger than a Spendor s3/5 (or another ls3/5a type speaker). I have used Linn Tukans in the past with good success but would li... 
Question about tube friendly speakers...
Audio Note Type J speakers operate between 6 and 8 ohms is what I've been advised by Audio Note. They work great with transformer tube amps. I use a P2SE with 18 watts and the SPL is way more than I can handle; plenty of power. 
Home Theatre Processor reccomendation
anybody have any experience with the new audio refinement processor? retails for something like 1400 
Need Help. What set-up should I be looking at?
Linn Classik Movie system for about 1600 used (after negotiating...) is a good bet...five channel amplification, am/fm tuner, DACs, dolby digital/dts/pro logic....very small and good sound...all ya need is six speakers 
who makes a good set of headphones
I have a Musical Fidelity tube headphone amp with Grade sr 125 headphones. sounds very, very good; so good I wonder why I have these big speakers and amps sitting here since I am the only one that usually listens to the stuff. 
AragonStageOne? Other processors? Bass Management?
Darryl,The description for this Integra says "HDTV ready..."..what does that mean to us?Thanks,Carl 
ss amps with variable input sensitivity
parasound hca 1206 and hca 1205 both have output pots on the rear of the chassis for each channel 
What are best phono preamps under $500 ?
I listened to an Antique Sound Labs phono preamp that retails for 249 and has an external power supply. Nice sounding little tube unit; for the money it is a relative bargain. Also, it has its own volume control so a linestage preamp is not requir...