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I second the Bryston, it is a tremendous product. It would be interesting
to know what you plan to mate it with.
"Uptown Audio" <uptownaudio@rev.net> wrote in message
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> The Bryston SP1.7 has flawless surround performance and a true stereo
> by-pass that eliminates the digital circuitry by connecting the analog
> source selected to it's top quality stereo preamplifier section. In
> this by-pass mode, the analog circuitry is the same as in the
> excellent BP25 preamp (which I use at home). The only difference is
> the power supply is housed in the SP1.7 as opposed to being an
> external unit in the BP25.
> That is a great full-function surround processor, but there is another
> alternative if you want something that is super affordable and still
> great sounding. The Audio Refinement Pre-5 is a true stereo preamp as
> it is analog only and has no digital processing. It has a six channel
> volume control and connections for a six channel input. Therefore you
> would need a DVD player that has a Dolby Digital processor and six
> channel (5.1) analog output for surround use. You could also connect a
> DVD-A or other six channel audio output to it if you wanted to use it
> just for music. We have some happy customers using this piece after
> having been frustrated with the complication of some surround
> receivers menus. The bonus is that they also get better sound!
> There are other components that offer very good performance, but these
> two really are special as they offer true analog stereo performance
> and a rather uncluttered interface.
> -Bill
> www.uptownaudio.com
> Roanoke VA
> (540) 343-1250
>
> "gaz" <gazworks@aol.com> wrote in message
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> > Hi,
> > Just was wondering if any here would know a great sounding
> surround
> > processor pre amp that would be equally as good in delivering 2
> > channel sound. Thinking of a Lexicon, Proceed or simular, thanks,
> > Gary
>
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