pre/pro suguestions

olilugo
olilugo Posts: 405
edited May 2008 in Electronics
Hi all,
OK my current system is all set up and my new sunfire amp is just great. Surprise, surprice I want more...
I am looking for a new receiver/pre/pro to complement my current setup.
Some of the features I been reading about that I would like to have are: the latest HDMI support, HD radio, pre-outs, Internet ready - it would be great if it already had wireless network capability, USB support in the front, etc... the next level up in terms of HT and music detail.

I been reading about BK ref 70, sunfire (I canot find much on their new pre-amp), Marantz AV8003(mantis), even the new Pioneer elite line up sc-05 and sc-07 -which I have to say they look very good but they have introduced ICe power as their amp section and I have questions how it would behave with my sunfire.
After looking at what is comming it just seams to me that no one product will have a product that I would say I am set for the next 3-5 years...
Is it me or do you all feel that way...
Current HT setup
Mains: B&W 804s
Center: Polk CSi5
Surround: Polk FXi3
Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
TV: Sony KDS60A2020
DBP: Sony DBP-S350
CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited May 2008
    what is your budget?
    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2008
    Now is a bad time to get a real pre only. You could get a receiver for much less with all the features you want, and hold off till the pre's come outwith what you want, and their price drops in half.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited May 2008
    My budget is 2K to 3K.
    Ben, I agree with you but even on the receivers they just seam to be all over the place.
    I been reading and Onkyo 805 or Pioneer 94TH or 92TH are the best price for all the features you get. I have seen the 805 for less than 600$, the 94TH 1100$ and 92th for about 800$. all new...
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • bondslex
    bondslex Posts: 109
    edited May 2008
    Congratulations on the Sunfire. I got the same one. I am using an old Integra receiver with it as well but will be looking for something new in the future.
    LSI 15
    LSI C
    LSI FX
    80 fx ls for atmos
    Velodyne SPL-10
    Marantz 7012
    Panasonic 9000
    JVC 420
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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited May 2008
    Congrats to you too Bondslex. did you get it from the same place I did? that turn out to be a great deal. I love my amp. It has enough power for the future and most important it runs cool and it does not weight a ton.

    Anything you are looking at to replace the integra?
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • bondslex
    bondslex Posts: 109
    edited May 2008
    I actually got my Sunfire from a local dealer in my area. It is a great amp. I am considering the Integra 9.8 to replace my older integra. If not that, I might get an Onkyo 805 or 875 in silver to match my amp. The integras only come in black. I loved the finish of the Sunfire.
    LSI 15
    LSI C
    LSI FX
    80 fx ls for atmos
    Velodyne SPL-10
    Marantz 7012
    Panasonic 9000
    JVC 420
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2008
    Personally, I like this pre/pro. Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P

    Here is a good list and read from over at AVS.

    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940065
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited May 2008
    Here is what you want. I have the previous model and it is awesome. This is also powerful enough to drive another decent system in the second zone on it's own.

    http://us.marantz.com/Products/2204.asp
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited May 2008
    Thanks for the links Mike and hockyboy I will look into them...
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • vonnie123
    vonnie123 Posts: 326
    edited May 2008
    check out the emotiva web site, and one of their soon to be released pre-pros might fit the bill. I picked up an MMC-1 pre-pro from them a few months back, and it is a wonderful sounding pre-pro. It does not, however, have all the features you are looking for. The Emotiva MMC/DMC-1 is clone like to the Sunfire Grand Theater 3. Good luck with your selection.
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