dastrix Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Can anyone suggest one with DD/DTS, analogue inputs with XLR if possible, video switching isn't really a concern for me so none is fine.. But cheap - I'm using a Pioneer ax4 which is just overkill and I dont use its power amps.. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hired goon Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 G'day, You can probably score a Rotel RSP-1066 or RSP-1068 for under $1000 second hand. Though these don't have XLR. Dunno if there are any new pre-pros for cheep. --Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dastrix Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Yeah, im realising this.. the linn AV 5103 looks ok.. no XLR though poop Not overly fond of the Rotel RSP, the 1068 has too many features. I just need good 2ch and 5 channel DD/DTS. Lack of XLR is a issue though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffK Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Yeah, im realising this.. the linn AV 5103 looks ok.. no XLR though poopNot overly fond of the Rotel RSP, the 1068 has too many features. I just need good 2ch and 5 channel DD/DTS. Lack of XLR is a issue though There is a Linn 5103 on eBay atm. Sitting at $1000 atm, bidding ends tomorrow night. Wonder what it will fetch? Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dastrix Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 There is a Linn 5103 on eBay atm. Sitting at $1000 atm, bidding ends tomorrow night. Wonder what it will fetch?Jeff Thanks Jeff, yeah seen it. Looks nice, but no XLR I cant afford a $20k Kisto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 For XLR connectivity, which only seems to be present on the more expensive units available and of the current batch, maybe a soon to be superceded Cary Cinema 11, which can be had for around $2.5K as used or ex-demo. As soon as the 11a is released (patiently waiting) there will be quite a few of these available I would have thought. These are audio only, with no video circuitry at all. I currently have one, which will be going back to my dealer as soon as the 11a is available. I don't know what else to suggest with balanced in/out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray H Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Dastrix, there is a new Integra coming out that some people have already imported from overseas. It is only about 2k us so should be reasonable. It is getting good reviews and has balanced connections. Here: http://integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?m=DTC-9.8&class=Separates&p=i# There is also a new Marantz coming out that is supposedly better but which will be about 5k in Aus. It also has xlr connection. Otherwise I think the best option would be to track down a used EAD or Lexicon on e-bay. Especially if you only need legacy dolby digital and DTS and not the new HD surround codecs. best of luck, Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dastrix Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Thanks Guys, LD ill look into the Cary The Integra looks good but ive heard of guys importing them with all sorts of issues - the Integra would be fantastic as its quite cheap I hear... Locally though, they cost a fortune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly joe Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 It's a pity about the prices we have to endure over here. If someone made a reasonable pre/pro available at a competitive price I reckon they'd sell them like hot cakes. The Integra certainly looks the goods, I'd hate to see what the local price what be if they made it to our shores though. Hopefully NAD might come good and update their pre/pro with decoding for the new HD audio formats. Cheers CJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffK Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks Jeff, yeah seen it. Looks nice, but no XLR :eek:I cant afford a $20k Kisto... Went for $1525. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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