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Mark Levinson No. 52 Reference Dual-Monaural Preamplifier Preview Mark Levinson No. 52 Reference Dual-Monaural Preamplifier Preview The Mark Levinson No. 52 Reference Dual-Monaural Preamplifier has just about every available technology to ensure an uncorrupted sonic experience.
Integra DHC-80.3 AV Preamp Controller Preview Integra DHC-80.3 AV Preamp Controller Preview The Integra DHC-80.3 has just about everything you might want in a processor - 9.2 channels, Audyssey MultEQ XT32, XLR outputs, ISFccc calibration options, DTS Neo:X processing...the list goes on.
Lexicon 12.4 Channel MP-20 "Media" Processor Preview Lexicon 12.4 Channel MP-20 "Media" Processor Preview The Lexicon MP-20 sports the Sigma Designs VXP GF9452 chipset for 1080p upscaling and will have Lexicon's new QLS 3D processing which adds three height/width channels up front and two in the rear.
Emotiva UMC-1 Pre-Processor Review Emotiva UMC-1 Pre-Processor Review Can you get a $2000 processor for just $700? Emotiva is betting you can. The new Emotiva UMC-1 7.1 processor combines some advanced A/V processing into a package that's hard to beat.
Crestron PSPHD "PROCISE" HD Surround Processor First Look Crestron PSPHD "PROCISE" HD Surround Processor First Look The Crestron PSPHD PROCISE Surround Processor is just what it says it is - a surround processor. The price tag is definitely high but that is to be expected with this sort of product.
Marantz AV7005 Networking A/V Processor Review Marantz AV7005 Networking A/V Processor Review Marantz has released a solid feature packed product with their new Networking AV7005 A/V Processor. It has top notch audio & video performance and is very reasonably priced.
Emotiva PMC-1 7.1 Media Processor-Controller First Look Emotiva PMC-1 7.1 Media Processor-Controller First Look The Emotiva PMC-1 Media Processor/Controller has seven HDMI 1.4 inputs (with Audio Return Channel) and two outputs, RCA and balanced outputs for 7.2 channels, 7.1 channel analogue inputs, and more.
Onkyo PR-SC5508 THX Certified Processor First Look Onkyo PR-SC5508 THX Certified Processor First Look As we'd expect from Onkyo, they've managed to shoehorn just about everything into their new PR-SC5508 pre/pro. It has THX-Ultra 2 Plus certification, is network-capable, and supports 9.2 channels.
AudioControl Maestro M3 Theater A/V Processor First Look AudioControl Maestro M3 Theater A/V Processor First Look The Maestro M3 AV Processor is the latest offering from AudioControl. This "no-holds-barred" $5999 entry isn't just about connections and looks - it has some impressive technology to back it up.
Marantz AV7005 7.2 Channel Preamplifier First Look Marantz AV7005 7.2 Channel Preamplifier First Look The Marantz AV7005 Pre/Pro has all of the features and processing power of the SR7005 receiver (sans the amps) plus balanced outputs. At $1500 this appears to be the A/V pre/pro to beat.