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#84082 - 06/23/10 12:27 PM Please help me pick a processor
Paul Britt Offline
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Registered: 05/30/04
Posts: 7
Loc: Baton Rouge LA USA
Hello Folks,

I am revising some of my home theater gear and need some advice. I have an ATI 1807 180x7 power amp. A definitive technology speaker sytem: 4xBP7001sc(mains and surrounds), 2xBPVX (back surrounds) and a CLR3000(Center). The subwoofer is the old discontinued SVSPB12Plus. I have been using a Denon 3803 as the processor but I sold it and need a processor. I can spend about $1300 before WAF kicks in. I figure my options are Onkyo 885/886, Integra 9.8/9.9 either used, or maybe the Emotiva UMC-1. I would also consider a newer Denon receiver. I use this for about 90% movies. What do you folks suggest? Does anyone else have any ideas?

Thank you for any advice you offer.

Paul Britt


Edited by Paul Britt (06/23/10 12:54 PM)

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#84084 - 06/23/10 01:31 PM Re: Please help me pick a processor [Re: Paul Britt]
gonk Offline
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Registered: 03/21/01
Posts: 14054
Loc: Memphis, TN USA
The UMC-1 continues to struggle, based on what I've read in their forum recently. I'd be leery of it. In that price range, I'd look at a used Onkyo 886 or perhaps an 885. That would leave you a good bit of wiggle room, as you should be able to find one for under $1,000. Another option would be the DHC-40.1 from Integra. The 80.1 and Onkyo 5507 (same unit with different faceplates) are probably out of your price range, but the 40.1 would be a good fit with your budget if you want something new. I think the MSRP on it is $1200.
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#84088 - 06/23/10 04:49 PM Re: Please help me pick a processor [Re: gonk]
XenonMan Offline
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Registered: 04/08/08
Posts: 2676
Loc: Columbus,North Carolina
Other than what Gonk suggested you can try Audiogon to see what may be there in the pre-owned areas.
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Music system
Model 990/7500/Magnepan 1.6 QRs/Technics SL1200 MK2/Aperion S-12 Subwoofer/OWA3/Sony NS75H DVD
APC H15 Power Conditioner

TV System
Large Advent Loudspeakers/ Polk center/Monoprice surrounds/Panasonic Viera 42 inch/Onkyo HT-RC260/Sony BDP S590/Directv


Home Theater System
Onkyo PR-SC886/Outlaw 7125 Klipsch RF-82 L/R,RC-62 center, RB-35 SR/SL, BENQ HT1075, Outlaw LFM1-EX/OPPO BDP-83/Directv
Harmony ONE
Blue Jeans and Monoprice interconnects
APC H15 Power Conditioner

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#84098 - 06/23/10 10:50 PM Re: Please help me pick a processor [Re: XenonMan]
nomoneybutgoodsound Offline
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Registered: 07/21/06
Posts: 164
Loc: Mission,BC
As the '10 series of Denon is currently being phased out for the '11 series, I have noticed a big drop in price. While the 3310 falls between the old 2809 and 3808 it is currently a very good buy at some retailers. It does have pre-amp outs and the 12 volt trigger, OSD over HDMI and the room correction. You may still be able to find these new with warranty.

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