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Post by Loop 7 on Jul 6, 2019 13:36:33 GMT -5
I'm putting together a basic 5.1 / 1080p room for a friend and have everything but a pre-pro at this point.
He will be listening to a lot of 2 channel with this system so that's one factor to consider. The power amp is an ancient but excellent Parasound.
I am considering two used pre-pros:
A Marantz AV7005 for $350 that is absolutely mint, original owner who kept all the boxes, etc. (local)
A UMC-200 for $320 that looks to be in good condition but there's no box and, from owning a UMC-200 and having to replace the power supply, this is a concern. (not local)
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Post by creimes on Jul 6, 2019 15:34:44 GMT -5
From owning both a Marantz AV7702 and a UMC-200 I was never overly excited about the 2ch performance of either, try and look for a Sherbourn processor, 7020 or 7030 if you can find one, I have a 7020a that I like and 2ch performance is top notch and was better to my ears than the Marantz and UMC-200 I owned, what's really odd I think it's a fancier UMC-1 but I find 2ch performance really good.
I could sell my 7020a for $300 shipped, I would be out a processor till the XMC-2 launches haha, but maybe look around and see if there are any for sale.
Chad
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Post by creimes on Jul 6, 2019 15:43:27 GMT -5
Also something like an Anthem 310 receiver would be great, it's 5.1 with RCA preouts as well to use as a pre/pro.
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Post by adaboy on Jul 6, 2019 19:20:38 GMT -5
I'm putting together a basic 5.1 / 1080p room for a friend and have everything but a pre-pro at this point. He will be listening to a lot of 2 channel with this system so that's one factor to consider. The power amp is an ancient but excellent Parasound. I am considering two used pre-pros: A Marantz AV7005 for $350 that is absolutely mint, original owner who kept all the boxes, etc. (local) A UMC-200 for $320 that looks to be in good condition but there's no box and, from owning a UMC-200 and having to replace the power supply, this is a concern. (not local) Any advice would be appreciated. Of the two, go with the Marantz. You will be glad you did. |
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Post by rbk123 on Jul 7, 2019 21:00:33 GMT -5
The UMC-200 will sound better but there's no way in hell a used one is worth $320. Lots of great 1080p processors out there to pick from; I wouldn't go with either of these 2.
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