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HDMI 1.3a PreAmp for Under $1500 ???????

post #1 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:09pm
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Other than the Integra DTC-9.8 pre-pro..

Suggestions under $1500.00.

Does it exist & have quality?

Pairing to a Emotiva MPS-2.

Thanks,

Christian
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post #2 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:11pm
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Alternatively I've been trying to find a Canadian Internet direct purchase company that deal Integra products?? Suggestions?
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post #3 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:11pm
So you mean pre/pro or AVR?

Pre/Pro aka SSP: SSP & Pre/Pros that support HDMI Audio MPCM

AVR: AVRs that support HDMI Audio MPCM or HBR Decoders

Have fun.
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post #4 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:12pm
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Originally Posted by Christiano View Post

Alternatively I've been trying to find a Canadian Internet direct purchase company that deal Integra products?? Suggestions?

No dice there. Integra is sold via dealers only, usually installers. There are a few dealers in Canada for the DTC 9.8. The Onkyo Pro equivalent is not sold in Canada.
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post #5 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:13pm
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Pre/Pro that supports HDMI 1.3a audio
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post #6 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:13pm
Follow the links I posted.
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post #7 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:15pm
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Where?
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post #8 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:17pm
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Thats too bad about the pro. Is that higher than the 905?
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post #9 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:18pm
in post #3, the highlighted text...

Pre/Pro thread is http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940065

AVR thread is http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=943558
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post #10 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:18pm
I meant the Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P. The 905 is a receiver, aka AVR.
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post #11 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:23pm
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Sorry, missed it. We'll I guess I could try and round up the Onkyo Pro PR-SC885POnkyo. I'm guessing it would be under 1600 and have the HDMI eh.

I'll check out the links and dig around.

Have some Rocket 850's on the way and looking at completing the rest of the system.

CW
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post #12 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:27pm
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I've got a budget of 2k for my Amp and Pre and don't need the tuner function.

Love the Emotiva products but there HDMI 1.3a doesn't come out until end of Feb/March
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post #13 of 29
1/11/08 at 9:44pm
Given your budget the Emotiva is the best fit. If you want to spend more, the next tier up is the $2K price range: Rotel, NAD, Integra, AudioLab or Denon Pro. Not all of these support 8 channel PCM and only the Integra supports the high bit rate codecs. The Emotiva LMC-2 is rumoured to support the high bit rate decoders at a very low price.

Waiting may result in more options.
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post #14 of 29
1/12/08 at 5:38am
several Marantz users are happy with 7002 as prepro. Ilooked in this range as well and gave up, got a Marantz 8002. Now idont even want a seperate amp...for now that is
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post #15 of 29
1/12/08 at 5:50am
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Originally Posted by Christiano View Post

Sorry, missed it. We'll I guess I could try and round up the Onkyo Pro PR-SC885POnkyo. I'm guessing it would be under 1600 and have the HDMI eh.

I'll check out the links and dig around.

Have some Rocket 850's on the way and looking at completing the rest of the system.

CW

I second the Onkyo PR-SC885P. I have it paired with an Emotiva IPS-1
and its sounds amazing. For the price there is no other pre/pro that
comes close.

HDMI 1.3a, DTS HD MA, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital +, Audyssey Cal.,
Satellite Radio, Reon Processing, to name a few features.
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post #16 of 29
1/12/08 at 9:41pm
Thread Starter 
Good point, what were your reasons for not going with the Integra DTC-9.8 pre-pro?

Was it only price, they are fairly close in price eh?
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post #17 of 29
1/12/08 at 9:56pm
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Guys, Some advice....

What are the real reasons for going seperates in your views.

Is the power and sound really, in all honesty that noticable for the investment and efforts??

I was orginally debating going with the Onkyo TX-NR905 which of course does not support the true HDMI 1.3 audio but does have the video and the audio HDMI can be worked around so isn't a deal breaker. This amp is around 2k and then I'm done.

What I'm really looking for is quality.

Going Emotive IPS-1 for $1100.00 shipping and taxes and the Onkyo PR-SC885P proably around $2200 taxes in for a grand total of $3300-$3500 I guess you need to ask yourself is the extra $1k-$1500 a good investment for what you really end up with.

Guys can you assist with these thoughts? I know this is not really the forum for this debate but it is related so if you could help that would be great.

THanks

Christian
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post #18 of 29
1/12/08 at 10:09pm
(Christiano) the onkyo 905 does support the new hd audio codecs, and i'm also wondering about going seperates with the IPS-1 and a pre or just go for the denon 3808. Just wondering if there's going to be a difference in sound quality with between the two. I'm using montior 11 v5 for the fronts with a cc0390 center, if that makes a difference.
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post #19 of 29
1/15/08 at 12:32pm
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How much for the Denon 3808?
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post #20 of 29
1/15/08 at 12:36pm
Just wait for the Sherwood Newcastle R972 - that should have a Cdn street price of around $2k
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post #21 of 29
1/15/08 at 1:15pm
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Originally Posted by Christiano View Post

Good point, what were your reasons for not going with the Integra DTC-9.8 pre-pro?

Was it only price, they are fairly close in price eh?

I just like the look of the Onkyo better than the Integra.

The Onkyo is $200 more, because it comes with a rack mount kit.
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post #22 of 29
1/15/08 at 1:16pm
how about the Yamaha RX-V1800/3800 ?
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post #23 of 29
1/15/08 at 1:27pm
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Originally Posted by Christiano View Post

Guys, Some advice....

What are the real reasons for going seperates in your views.

Is the power and sound really, in all honesty that noticable for the investment and efforts??

To me the sound was definately noticeable when I went to seperates.
I just starting hearing things that I didn't hear before when playing
certain media(mostly movies). I originally was using a Denon 3805
as a pre/pro which was good but once I replaced it with the Onkyo it
was no contest.

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I was orginally debating going with the Onkyo TX-NR905 which of course does not support the true HDMI 1.3 audio but does have the video and the audio HDMI can be worked around so isn't a deal breaker. This amp is around 2k and then I'm done.

The Onkyo is HDMI 1.3 and supports all the latest advanced audio.

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What I'm really looking for is quality.

Going Emotive IPS-1 for $1100.00 shipping and taxes and the Onkyo PR-SC885P proably around $2200 taxes in for a grand total of $3300-$3500 I guess you need to ask yourself is the extra $1k-$1500 a good investment for what you really end up with.

I did an IPS-1 and an 885 for $2399 + shipping. I bought the IPS-1 in
August when Emotiva was having a special for $1000 w/free shipping.
The Onkyo was $1399 + $20 shipping but I waited 3 months to get it and
it was worth the wait.
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post #24 of 29
1/15/08 at 4:55pm
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Originally Posted by Christiano View Post

What I'm really looking for is quality.

Going Emotive IPS-1 for $1100.00 shipping and taxes and the Onkyo PR-SC885P proably around $2200 taxes in for a grand total of $3300-$3500 I guess you need to ask yourself is the extra $1k-$1500 a good investment for what you really end up with.

Christiano....any luck with finding an Integra 9.8 or an Onkyo 885?
I'm also looking for one of either of those pre/pros. I'm also up here in the great white north lol...but haven't had any luck.
Have you found any online dealers?

Anyone else know of any Canadian online dealers for Integra 9.8 or the Onkyo 885.

Thanks for any help.
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post #25 of 29
1/16/08 at 5:53pm
Previous post above....
Anyone?
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post #26 of 29
1/16/08 at 6:05pm
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Originally Posted by Silent_Sound View Post

Christiano....any luck with finding an Integra 9.8 or an Onkyo 885?
I'm also looking for one of either of those pre/pros. I'm also up here in the great white north lol...but haven't had any luck.
Have you found any online dealers?

Anyone else know of any Canadian online dealers for Integra 9.8 or the Onkyo 885.

Thanks for any help.

I don't know about online dealer but Audio Empire in Rexdale carries Integra.
Top Choice Electronics near Weston and Hwy 7 also carries them.
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post #27 of 29
1/21/08 at 9:12pm
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Great advice all, sorry for not getting back soon. I haven't found a local dealer or Canadian direct supplier. I think i may go the EMO/Onkyo thou. I just order the full package ROCKET 850's with the bigfoot with the Rocket rears and the XS. Something crazy like 600 pounds of gear. Can't wait to get the power. Find a cool rack is my next challenge. Not to mention a online speaker cables etc.

Thanks team.. keep the comments coming if you have any.. I'll post some picks once i recieve my new toys
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post #28 of 29
1/22/08 at 9:31am
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Originally Posted by Christiano View Post

Great advice all, sorry for not getting back soon. I haven't found a local dealer or Canadian direct supplier. I think i may go the EMO/Onkyo thou. I just order the full package ROCKET 850's with the bigfoot with the Rocket rears and the XS. Something crazy like 600 pounds of gear. Can't wait to get the power. Find a cool rack is my next challenge. Not to mention a online speaker cables etc.

Thanks team.. keep the comments coming if you have any.. I'll post some picks once i recieve my new toys

Good choice on the Emo/Onkyo. Imo if you do plenty of home theater
multi-channel listening that combo is amazing.

Keep us posted.
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post #29 of 29
4/29/08 at 11:30pm
Christiano, how do you like the new 850's? I'm anxious to hear your review.

Thanks,
Trey
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