First thread!!! How many use a dedicated pre/pro or something else as a prepro - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

JJ · 12-14-2008, 08:32 PM

Blu master, go Emotiva, like I plan to...if you want efficient amplifiers at a low price. UPA-7, I think is the one. $600-$700.

I'm all a-flutter trying to decide between an additional Dynamo, a Emotiva amp, or a 50" Panny plasma as my next big purchase early next year...

Driver_King · 12-14-2008, 11:06 PM

In my opinion, you'd be best off if you get the plasma first, the sub second, and the amp third.

Intamin · 12-15-2008, 01:54 AM

Well, I just pulled the trigger on a Marantz SR5002 receiver that I'll be using the pre-outs on to my HCA-1000. Once I get a 5 channel amp, specifically a Parasound Halo A 51 or 52, I'll swap it and pair my hca amp with my p3 in my second setup. So I've got a tv and new receiver on the way this week, Merry Christmas to me!

Clark Kent · 12-15-2008, 02:01 AM

As they say, once you go separates you'll never go back to a receiver.

Intamin · 12-15-2008, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

As they say, once you go separates you'll never go back to a receiver.

True story. I love having people listen to music through my receiver, and then I swap from my receiver to my P3 and HCA-1000 and letting them hear the difference. It's very noticeable, for the better.

danay82 · 12-16-2008, 06:38 AM

I'm not currently running one in my house, but I've installed many of them at work. (Crestron, MediaMatrix, DBX, Crown, London Sound, BiAmp...etc etc)

Chevypower · 12-16-2008, 09:42 PM

We had the Onkyo PR-SC885P, but sold it, because we can achieve the same result with a BDP-S550 and save a lot of money.

prerich · 12-16-2008, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevypower

We had the Onkyo PR-SC885P, but sold it, because we can achieve the same result with a BDP-S550 and save a lot of money.

I don't quite understand this post - bdp-s550 is a BD Player even though it does its own decoding - this thread is about pre/pros or using a reciever as a prepro (regardless if your bd player does the processing). This thead is to see how many of us use seperates.

On the other hand - seeing that you were using a high-end prepro, my question is - did you go from your BDP-S550 -'s outs to your external amplifiers - or did you just buy a receiver? Whats your equipment list - You have striked my curiosity?

Halcro 1 · 12-16-2008, 11:43 PM

I have a Halcro SSP-200 and it rocks ... I had a Parasound Pre/Pro and the Halcro is way better .. I also Have a Halcro MC-50 5 channel 350x5 Amp

Chevypower · 12-17-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

I don't quite understand this post - bdp-s550 is a BD Player even though it does its own decoding - this thread is about pre/pros or using a reciever as a prepro (regardless if your bd player does the processing). This thead is to see how many of us use seperates.

On the other hand - seeing that you were using a high-end prepro, my question is - did you go from your BDP-S550 -'s outs to your external amplifiers - or did you just buy a receiver? Whats your equipment list - You have striked my curiosity?

I got the PR-SC885P to do larger venue and outdoor surround sound through active pro PA speakers (Yamaha MSR400s), we were using a BDP-S350 hooked in to that. One day i woke up and realized, I didn't really need the Onkyo to do what I wanted, I just needed BDP-S550s, use the line outs on there, in to the Yamaha active speakers. Now i have to use each individual volume on the speakers, that's my only drawback, but it saves a lot of money.

prerich · 12-17-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevypower

I got the PR-SC885P to do larger venue and outdoor surround sound through active pro PA speakers (Yamaha MSR400s), we were using a BDP-S350 hooked in to that. One day i woke up and realized, I didn't really need the Onkyo to do what I wanted, I just needed BDP-S550s, use the line outs on there, in to the Yamaha active speakers. Now i have to use each individual volume on the speakers, that's my only drawback, but it saves a lot of money.

Ok, I got it now

prerich · 12-17-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcro 1

I have a Halcro SSP-200 and it rocks ... I had a Parasound Pre/Pro and the Halcro is way better .. I also Have a Halcro MC-50 5 channel 350x5 Amp

very good gear - do you have a gallery set up yet?

Halcro 1 · 12-17-2008, 08:24 PM

No I havent I still new to this forum I will post soon

Halcro 1 · 12-17-2008, 08:40 PM

I just posted 3 pics of some of my HT FYI LOL

Intamin · 12-18-2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcro 1

I have a Halcro SSP-200 and it rocks ... I had a Parasound Pre/Pro and the Halcro is way better .. I also Have a Halcro MC-50 5 channel 350x5 Amp

Just curious, which parasound line were you using before you upgraded? And that's a nice set up you have!

Halcro 1 · 12-18-2008, 01:06 AM

Parasound C-1 .....Halcro much more dynamic

Halcro 1 · 12-18-2008, 01:10 AM

Hca 2205 amp also sorry Halcro also much better ... The only thing that might be better is the the SIM Processor ....Waiting and maybe Meridian but it doesnt have HDMI....

crazyBLUE · 12-19-2008, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

Are you ready to buy a 7 channel amp?

YAMMY 663 as pre/pro : UMATIVA UPA-7 IF I NEW THEN , WHAT I KNOW NOW, I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT AMP YEARS AGO !!

prerich · 12-19-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

YAMMY 663 as pre/pro : UMATIVA UPA-7 IF I NEW THEN , WHAT I KNOW NOW, I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT AMP YEARS AGO !!

Welcome to the pre/pro club

crazyBLUE · 12-21-2008, 03:35 AM

YAMMY -663 !

EMOTIVA UPA-7 !

SOUND NOW PRICELESS !

View Poll Results: What do you use for a prepro
Dedicated Prepro with Analog outs	19	14.84%
Dedicated Pre/pro with HDMI and or HD Audio decoding	35	27.34%
Receiver as a pre/pro	76	59.38%
HTPC as a Pre/pro - yes it can be done	3	2.34%
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12-14-2008, 08:32 PM	#21
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1295 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Blu master, go Emotiva, like I plan to...if you want efficient amplifiers at a low price. UPA-7, I think is the one. $600-$700. I'm all a-flutter trying to decide between an additional Dynamo, a Emotiva amp, or a 50" Panny plasma as my next big purchase early next year...

12-14-2008, 11:06 PM	#22
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	In my opinion, you'd be best off if you get the plasma first, the sub second, and the amp third.

12-15-2008, 01:54 AM	#23
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	Well, I just pulled the trigger on a Marantz SR5002 receiver that I'll be using the pre-outs on to my HCA-1000. Once I get a 5 channel amp, specifically a Parasound Halo A 51 or 52, I'll swap it and pair my hca amp with my p3 in my second setup. So I've got a tv and new receiver on the way this week, Merry Christmas to me!

12-15-2008, 02:01 AM	#24
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	As they say, once you go separates you'll never go back to a receiver.

12-16-2008, 06:38 AM	#26
danay82 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:126	I'm not currently running one in my house, but I've installed many of them at work. (Crestron, MediaMatrix, DBX, Crown, London Sound, BiAmp...etc etc)

12-16-2008, 09:42 PM	#27
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	We had the Onkyo PR-SC885P, but sold it, because we can achieve the same result with a BDP-S550 and save a lot of money.

12-16-2008, 11:43 PM	#29
Halcro 1 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Everywhere Home Theater Gallery:12	I have a Halcro SSP-200 and it rocks ... I had a Parasound Pre/Pro and the Halcro is way better .. I also Have a Halcro MC-50 5 channel 350x5 Amp

12-17-2008, 08:24 PM	#33
Halcro 1 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Everywhere Home Theater Gallery:12	No I havent I still new to this forum I will post soon

12-17-2008, 08:40 PM	#34
Halcro 1 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Everywhere Home Theater Gallery:12	I just posted 3 pics of some of my HT FYI LOL

12-18-2008, 01:06 AM	#36
Halcro 1 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Everywhere Home Theater Gallery:12	Parasound C-1 .....Halcro much more dynamic

12-18-2008, 01:10 AM	#37
Halcro 1 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Everywhere Home Theater Gallery:12	Hca 2205 amp also sorry Halcro also much better ... The only thing that might be better is the the SIM Processor ....Waiting and maybe Meridian but it doesnt have HDMI....

12-21-2008, 03:35 AM	#40
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	YAMMY -663 ! EMOTIVA UPA-7 ! SOUND NOW PRICELESS !

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