[bnlitin]

My lovely Tag Mclaren AV32R (from 2000) died and I've been out of the upgrade loop for a long time. Since Tag is no longer around as a company, what should I be looking for in a modern processor?


I plan to connect it to a 12TB HTPC via HDMI. The HTPC holds all my music and movies and plays Blu-Ray.


I have a 6.1 speaker setup and am looking for something great with music and movies. I just want a clean processor with Dolby IIx. I have not used Audyssey room correction, so I don't know if it would be useful to me.


I already have 2 Parasound amps, so I don't want/need a receiver.


For now, I plan to use an Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 Analog outs to the Power-amp directly.


Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Nascar_984]

What is yout price? I would look at the onkyo/integra processors to start with.

 

[bnlitin]

My price range is under $2K. I am looking a the Integra DHC 9.9.

Are there any other Pre/Pros I should also be looking at?

 

[Subodhi]

Marantz AV8003... pushes your price range, but you might be able to find a deal.


Also perhaps the NAD T175, though there have been switching issues with this bit of equipment...

 

[Knucklehead90]

ShopOnkyo has the SC886 on sale for $999 - join their 'club' and receive $50 off plus $10 for joining the club.


Right now until the 15th they also have an additional 10% off all refurbished items.


That brings it in under $850 by my calculator. Thats quite a deal. IIRC they do not charge for shipping.

 

[Nascar_984]



Quote:
Originally Posted by bnlitin /forum/post/16963115


My price range is under $2K. I am looking a the Integra DHC 9.9.

Are there any other Pre/Pros I should also be looking at?

Not really since the 9.9 is a great product.

 

[Deaf Cat]

Hi,


Don't know if you have come across a rather long thread, about the Audiolab 8000AP on avforums.com


Just a thought,