Help Me Pick a Surround Pre-Amp/Processor
So for 2021 I'll be looking to upgrade my Marantz AV8801. My TV and Oppo UDP-205 are 4K and would like to finish it off with a new AV Pre/Pro.
I very happy with my Marantz AV8801 so I'm leaning on sticking with the Marantz brand but I could be swayed.
The small list of contenders are the Marantz AV8806 (when it gets released) the Marantz AV7706 (it should sound and have better picture quality than my AV8801?) and finally the Yamaha AVENTAGE CX-A5200.
Please feel free to recommend others. The AV8806 would be at top of my budget but would love to keep it below.
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I've had my Monoprice Monolith HTP-1 for a couple of months now. Overall, i'd say it's at least as good sonically as any other pre-pro in the sub-$5k range. Its headline feature is Dirac Live, including the option to purchase multi-sub Bass Control. My personal opinion is that Dirac produces a better result than Audessy or Anthem Room Correction. It's built by ATI (designed too?), which lends some street credibility that what's inside is worthy. If you go in for measurements, the guys over at the forum that measure everything seem to think it performed pretty well for an AV device.
Only issues I've had so far are software based, and mostly of the nitpicky variety, and Monoprice has done a nice job of rolling out firmware fixes almost monthly.
Other possibility might be the upcoming Anthem AVM70,
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2FlyingYorkies
I've had my Monoprice Monolith HTP-1 for a couple of months now. Overall, i'd say it's at least as good sonically as any other pre-pro in the sub-$5k range. Its headline feature is Dirac Live, including the option to purchase multi-sub Bass Control. My personal opinion is that Dirac produces a better result than Audessy or Anthem Room Correction. It's built by ATI (designed too?), which lends some street credibility that what's inside is worthy. If you go in for measurements, the guys over at the forum that measure everything seem to think it performed pretty well for an AV device.
Only issues I've had so far are software based, and mostly of the nitpicky variety, and Monoprice has done a nice job of rolling out firmware fixes almost monthly.
Other possibility might be the upcoming Anthem AVM70,
Thanks Jeff.... I’m a big fan of Monoprice. I’ve been purchasing from them for many years. I’ve always been hesitant to purchase anything electronic from them just because I never listened to any of their products. However the Monoprice Monolith HTP-1 has me interested. I see nothing but good reviews from purchasers.
I’ll most definitely add the Monoprice Monolith HTP-1 to my list. My question is are there any dealers that carry the Monoprice Monolith HTP-1 or is it exclusively from Monoprice?
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It’s exclusively direct from the Monoprice website. No auditions or dealers. That was my biggest apprehension about making the purchase, actually.
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What is the budget? I have AVM60 for a couple of years now and no complaint whatsoever.
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I’m very happy with mine:
M17 V2 - NAD Electronics
I have the NAD in the family room and the Trinnov in the Home Theater. The NAD is a great performer, better than the Marantz I previously had.
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kzhtoo
What is the budget? I have AVM60 for a couple of years now and no complaint whatsoever.
I would like to keep in around $4,000 or lower.
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Mike
I’m very happy with mine:
M17 V2 - NAD Electronics
I have the NAD in the family room and the Trinnov in the Home Theater. The NAD is a great performer, better than the Marantz I previously had.
Hi Mike...the NAD looks nice but is a bit over my budget.
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Find a used Bryston SP3 with the 4K upgrade. I still have one and it works great for HT.
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Any info on 8806?
I have have 8805. It's pretty good. I recommend.
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Yes, I'm very late to this post. I use a Denon AVR-X4700H as my Pre-Pro and feed it to the Outlaw 5000x 5CH amplifier. I also have 4 13" SVS subs.
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What's next in processors?
Maybe
More first run in 2.1
More robust streaming in 5G
?