PRE/PRO selection

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited July 2006 in Electronics
I am taking a serious look at this product...http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=processors&product=28.1

I need some opinions or suggestions on a pre-pro in this price range. I don't mind going a little higher if the features or quality takes a big jump.
Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited June 2006
    Well the flood of responses to my post was so overwhelming, I just couldn't read all of them today. AVS123 had a forum so I went there and searched for some info on the unit. Bottom line....I ordered one. It seems to do exactly what I need it to and at a reasonable price.
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2006
    Hope it works out just perfect for ya. Be sure to let us know what you think of it when it comes in!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2006
    :D Congrats on your purchase, a very wise decision! We are always willing to help!:D
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  • DAMCB
    DAMCB Posts: 35
    edited June 2006
    joeparaski wrote:
    Well the flood of responses to my post was so overwhelming, I just couldn't read all of them today. AVS123 had a forum so I went there and searched for some info on the unit. Bottom line....I ordered one. It seems to do exactly what I need it to and at a reasonable price.
    I ordered the Emotiva LMC-1 back in January, and Brown has it in their truck for delivery today. YeeHaw! I don't know if they told you, but they will also ship you a free 2x1 HDMI switcher (mfd by Gefen) in a few weeks. This will automatically switch the video source when you change the audio from tv/sat/cable to dvd-very high WAF. They also have the manual posted on their site . Good luck!
    Don
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited June 2006
    DAMCB wrote:
    I ordered the Emotiva LMC-1 back in January, and Brown has it in their truck for delivery today. YeeHaw! I don't know if they told you, but they will also ship you a free 2x1 HDMI switcher (mfd by Gefen) in a few weeks. This will automatically switch the video source when you change the audio from tv/sat/cable to dvd-very high WAF. They also have the manual posted on their site . Good luck!
    Don

    Yes I saw that on their website. That company looks like they take good care of their customers....I'm tempted to join their forum.

    They'll also let me know about their remote wall unit when it becomes available....I plan on using the built-in amp on the LMC to power a small pair of speakers for the outside porch and I'd like to control it from there.

    Oh....let me know what you think of your LMC when you get it.
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • DAMCB
    DAMCB Posts: 35
    edited June 2006
    I received the LMC-1 this afternoon and had planned on taking my new toy out of the box tonight and start some preliminary configurations......play with it! I just checked back w/ their web site and found a whole new thread started by MLS with links to another thread on AVS that announced a major change in the way PLIIx was handled in the processor. Since I don't know if this will be a hardware or soft/firmware change at this time, I won't open the box in case I have to return it.
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited July 2006
    Looks REALLY cool! Wish i had a job other than "student" so i could spend more money!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited July 2006
    dipiazza wrote:
    Looks REALLY cool! Wish i had a job other than "student" so i could spend more money!
    That day will come. Keep going and you will have even more.
    Michael ;)
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