best pre/pro under $5,000

I'd say that the the Integra Research RDC-7 is the one to beat for under $5,000. Fit and finish is first rate, and the sound is very natural and detailed. I owned a TGIII(actually 3 of them) and I really can't knock it, it's a great piece(very warm sounding), and very easy to use. Just be aware that some of the new ones might exhibit an audible popping problem with 5.1 sources, that's due to a faulty chip(this issue is currently being addressed btw).

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EAD theater master 8000 pro
the best proc in the world!

Do yourself a favor- Go EAD be it a used and upgrade it or new. You will be a happy camper and you will without a doubt smoke the three you listed!

EAD Clearly Comes Out on Top for sound quality and looks. Not for ergonomics though...

I am a EAD owner.

Good Luck.

B&K Reference 50 is hands down the best PRE/PRO on the market for under $5000.00. I would invite you to read some reveiws on the unit. I have yet to see a review that found anything wrong with it. I have owned mine for several months and can not be happier. I will never need to upgrade.
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