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Surround Sound Processor Pre-Amp Performance

I really do not want to have to incorporate surround sound processor and a stero pre-amp in my system as I'd rather have one piece that can do it all, (movies plus CD listening).

Would be interested in hearing feedback around which Processor delivers a great movie experience with little to no comprimise on the stero pre-amp part of the equation.

Is what I'm looking for futile, or is there a reasonalby priced, (under $6,500) processor out there that can deliver both??

Ken
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hifi111
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Keep your Cal SSP, It is the best you will find for both
worlds. I have my SSP powered by two Threshold T200's
Bridged with Cardas Golden Reference I/C's,partnered
with the Meridian 508.20 going to Aerial 10 t's and I'm
in two channel heaven. For HT the Cal series Pre, Dvd,Amp
all to 4 aerial 10 t's and center channel for the most
dynamic HT I have heard period.I have read some goner's
statements that the Cal 2500 series is bright. They must
have used the 2500 series with Bose speakers..,The Cal in
my opinion has the most dead quiet background and is the
cleanest sounding HT processor made so far to date. No bell's and whistles but I don't need bells and whistles,
I need the best sound available to my ears and I run everything direct so no video swithing needed. I have compared my 2 channel set-up to 27k of Ayre's new product's
to my Aerial's and the sound was phenominal but did not
leave me wanting to change my system. I listened to Levinson
380's with upgrades powered by Boulder power and still came
home and felt nothing missing when I powered up my system.
The Cal system is detailed, smooth and dynamic all when it
is called for.
TJ
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