Looking for a pre amp that can decode DTS master DD true HD

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BLACKHAMMERJAMM
BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
edited June 2008 in Electronics
Looking for a pre amp that can decode DTS master DD true HD, with a bunch of HDMI ins. I now have the Sony STRDA5300ES, but it has issues.
Sony KDL-52XBR4
Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
NAD T975
LSIi15's front
LSIiC center
LSIiFX's surround
LSIi15's rear
PSW1000
Sony BDPS2000ES
2nd system
Sony STRDA5300ES
Sony PS3
LSi9's front
Klipsch sub
under construction
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited June 2008
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    What issues?
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  • BLACKHAMMERJAMM
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
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    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    What issues?

    Picture drops out momentarily ever once in awhile.
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
    NAD T975
    LSIi15's front
    LSIiC center
    LSIiFX's surround
    LSIi15's rear
    PSW1000
    Sony BDPS2000ES
    2nd system
    Sony STRDA5300ES
    Sony PS3
    LSi9's front
    Klipsch sub
    under construction
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited June 2008
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    Just re-read your post. I didn't see the formats correctly the first time, so you may want to disregard my PM.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited June 2008
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    BLACKHAMMERJAMM wrote: »
    Picture drops out momentarily ever once in awhile.

    Every source drops out? Or only one source?

    My digital cable drops out, but that's the cable companies fault. Other sources don't drop at all (I don't have a sony receiver either, just saying that it might not be the receiver).
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  • BLACKHAMMERJAMM
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
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    phuz wrote: »
    Every source drops out? Or only one source?

    My digital cable drops out, but that's the cable companies fault. Other sources don't drop at all (I don't have a sony receiver either, just saying that it might not be the receiver).


    All sources drop out.
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
    NAD T975
    LSIi15's front
    LSIiC center
    LSIiFX's surround
    LSIi15's rear
    PSW1000
    Sony BDPS2000ES
    2nd system
    Sony STRDA5300ES
    Sony PS3
    LSi9's front
    Klipsch sub
    under construction
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
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    Incredibly sick. Brand new and best customer service on planet.

    http://us.marantz.com/Products/2317.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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  • BLACKHAMMERJAMM
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
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    hockeyboy wrote: »
    Incredibly sick. Brand new and best customer service on planet.

    http://us.marantz.com/Products/2317.asp

    WOW... THAT IS IT..any reviews or feedback? hows the video quality? still WOW
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
    NAD T975
    LSIi15's front
    LSIiC center
    LSIiFX's surround
    LSIi15's rear
    PSW1000
    Sony BDPS2000ES
    2nd system
    Sony STRDA5300ES
    Sony PS3
    LSi9's front
    Klipsch sub
    under construction
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
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    It just went on sale about a week ago. I can tell you that Marantz is one of the best names in the industry, and my personal experience is that the service is terrific. Remember this is just a bad **** pre-amp so you need a separate amp (if I remember you had another thread and were considering a Rotel which would be fine).
    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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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited June 2008
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    If you're looking for something a bit less pricey, consider waiting for the new Onkyo TX-SR806, will have 5 HDMI in/ 1 out (v1.3a). It's an AVR, but I'd assume would work great as a preamp.
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  • BLACKHAMMERJAMM
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
    edited June 2008
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    The Integra DTC-9.8 http://www.integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?m=DTC-9.8&class=Separates&p=i

    is this any good?
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
    NAD T975
    LSIi15's front
    LSIiC center
    LSIiFX's surround
    LSIi15's rear
    PSW1000
    Sony BDPS2000ES
    2nd system
    Sony STRDA5300ES
    Sony PS3
    LSi9's front
    Klipsch sub
    under construction
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited June 2008
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    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940065
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  • BLACKHAMMERJAMM
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
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    BLACKHAMMERJAMM wrote: »
    The Integra DTC-9.8 http://www.integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?m=DTC-9.8&class=Separates&p=i

    is this any good?
    Or how about this http://www.onkyopro.com/model.cfm?m=PR-SC885P&p=f&class=Preamplifier


    I can get this Onkyo pro PR-SC885P for $1300
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
    NAD T975
    LSIi15's front
    LSIiC center
    LSIiFX's surround
    LSIi15's rear
    PSW1000
    Sony BDPS2000ES
    2nd system
    Sony STRDA5300ES
    Sony PS3
    LSi9's front
    Klipsch sub
    under construction
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,811
    edited June 2008
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    I have the 885 and really like it at this point. There were a couple of issues at first, but all have been corrected with new firmware. It is identical internally to the Integra 9.8, but adds a "Pure Direct" mode that the 9.8 lacks, and also comes with rack mounts included, they are optional on the 9.8.

    If you want a pre with the new formats, so far there are only 4 choices I am aware of, the Denon AVP-1HD ($7500), the Marantz listed above, the Integra, and the Onkyo.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,637
    edited June 2008
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    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    I have the 885 and really like it at this point. There were a couple of issues at first, but all have been corrected with new firmware. It is identical internally to the Integra 9.8, but adds a "Pure Direct" mode that the 9.8 lacks, and also comes with rack mounts included, they are optional on the 9.8.

    If you want a pre with the new formats, so far there are only 4 choices I am aware of, the Denon AVP-1HD ($7500), the Marantz listed above, the Integra, and the Onkyo.

    Which is why I'm mad as hell.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • BLACKHAMMERJAMM
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
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    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    I have the 885 and really like it at this point. There were a couple of issues at first, but all have been corrected with new firmware. It is identical internally to the Integra 9.8, but adds a "Pure Direct" mode that the 9.8 lacks, and also comes with rack mounts included, they are optional on the 9.8.

    If you want a pre with the new formats, so far there are only 4 choices I am aware of, the Denon AVP-1HD ($7500), the Marantz listed above, the Integra, and the Onkyo.


    How do you rate the 885 in video and sound quality?
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
    NAD T975
    LSIi15's front
    LSIiC center
    LSIiFX's surround
    LSIi15's rear
    PSW1000
    Sony BDPS2000ES
    2nd system
    Sony STRDA5300ES
    Sony PS3
    LSi9's front
    Klipsch sub
    under construction
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  • Ray, H.TFinatic
    Ray, H.TFinatic Posts: 2
    edited June 2008
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    honestly, for price point and video processing the yamaha 1800, 3800, and the new Z7 which is due in next few months, is bang for buck, beats any oknyo or integra hands down,
    marantz is also well renound but is a bit pricier,
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,067
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    BLACKHAMMERJAMM wrote: »
    How do you rate the 885 in video and sound quality?

    I rate it a solid 9.9 out of 10.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,067
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    Ray, H.TFinatic wrote: »
    honestly, for price point and video processing the yamaha 1800, 3800, and the new Z7 which is due in next few months, is bang for buck, beats any oknyo or integra hands down,
    marantz is also well renound but is a bit pricier,

    On what basis do you base this oppinion on?
    I have owned a Marantz sr8001 receiver and now Onkyo pro.
    The Onkyo pro is one of the best preamps I've ever had the pleasure to own.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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