I was just curious what was out there, and I started looking, and have found that the combo receiver that gives you amplification choices, seems to have been eliminated by audio manufacturers. How's that for sucking a$$??? :M
I know you can get a pre-pro of course, but let's face it, how much does it cost them to produce a board that has pre-outs with a decent pre-amp section, and average internal amplification for guys that want to upgrade in stages? This is very disappointing for the audio industry. I hope they are reading. Because this idea completely SUCKS.
Admit, I have a Lexicon MC-12 out right now. I was considering a budget receiver with pre-outs for the interim, until I can pony up the funds to repair it. It's going to be 7-800 to repair. But if I have to spend 2K on a pre-pro, I'll just fix my Lexicon. I have been using a Classe 2 channel pre-amp and just running front left and right. I know, me a home theater guru not running HT in my main room. Well, I do still have it in my bedroom. But my great room has changed a lot, with musical instrument influence and space constraints. It's tough.
I just think it's very disappointing that they've taken this upgrade path away from consumers. VERY. I haven't checked, but I bet my Pioneer TSX-24 probably has pre-outs!!! That was a entry level receiver! Update, I checked, indeed it does have pre-outs for 5.1 channels.
We need to stand up in arms over this with manufacturers guys. This is a shitty move for the consumer!!!
Doug
I know you can get a pre-pro of course, but let's face it, how much does it cost them to produce a board that has pre-outs with a decent pre-amp section, and average internal amplification for guys that want to upgrade in stages? This is very disappointing for the audio industry. I hope they are reading. Because this idea completely SUCKS.
Admit, I have a Lexicon MC-12 out right now. I was considering a budget receiver with pre-outs for the interim, until I can pony up the funds to repair it. It's going to be 7-800 to repair. But if I have to spend 2K on a pre-pro, I'll just fix my Lexicon. I have been using a Classe 2 channel pre-amp and just running front left and right. I know, me a home theater guru not running HT in my main room. Well, I do still have it in my bedroom. But my great room has changed a lot, with musical instrument influence and space constraints. It's tough.
I just think it's very disappointing that they've taken this upgrade path away from consumers. VERY. I haven't checked, but I bet my Pioneer TSX-24 probably has pre-outs!!! That was a entry level receiver! Update, I checked, indeed it does have pre-outs for 5.1 channels.
We need to stand up in arms over this with manufacturers guys. This is a shitty move for the consumer!!!
Doug
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