#89183 - 01/23/12 06:52 PM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: Hank]
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Gunslinger
Registered: 02/22/03
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Loc: Denver, CO USA
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I picked up a used AV8003 for a pretty reasonable price to replace my 990 (Just needed to move forward into the HDMI world, etc.). Reasonable enough that if the Outlaw pre-pro ever comes out, I would strongly consider unloading the Marantz and moving home to Outlaw. At the time (about a year ago, I think), I was really concerned that the 978 or some variant would come out right away and cause a heap of regret. Guess it didn't turn out that way...
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#89188 - 01/23/12 08:43 PM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: NRBQLou]
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Desperado
Registered: 04/08/08
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Loc: Columbus,North Carolina
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I did the same thing with my Onkyo 886 almost three years ago and I have enjoyed it ever since. No regrets for pulling that trigger.
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APC H15 Power Conditioner
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Large Advent Loudspeakers/ Polk center/Monoprice surrounds/Panasonic Viera 42 inch/Onkyo HT-RC260/Sony BDP S590/Directv
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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
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#89190 - 01/24/12 04:42 AM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: XenonMan]
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Gunslinger
Registered: 04/03/06
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I did the same thing with my Onkyo 886 almost three years ago and I have enjoyed it ever since. No regrets for pulling that trigger. I have the 886 as well and have no desire to upgrade right now. That is unless the 978 comes out or the Onkyo 5508 is priced close to $1K. Bill
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#89191 - 01/24/12 07:21 AM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: Hank]
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Deputy Gunslinger
Registered: 07/31/11
Posts: 2
Loc: Oklahoma City
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I have an Integra 80.2 I purchased last summer. I compared with the 7005. I am running this with the Outlaw 7500 and Magnepan 3.7's. I am very happy with my decision.
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#89198 - 01/25/12 11:53 AM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: musical1]
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Desperado
Registered: 01/27/09
Posts: 414
Loc: Virginia
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Anyone want a (made in China) Denon AVR-1912? Made by the same folks that bring us the Marantz gear from China. I just won it as a company party door prize.
<groan>
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#89199 - 01/25/12 12:22 PM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: Ritz2]
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Desperado
Registered: 04/08/08
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Loc: Columbus,North Carolina
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Find out where they bought it get the receipt and go to the store and trade for something you do want. I did that a while back with a video camera I won and got stuff I wanted.
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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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#89204 - 01/25/12 02:57 PM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: XenonMan]
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Desperado
Registered: 01/27/09
Posts: 414
Loc: Virginia
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Find out where they bought it get the receipt and go to the store and trade for something you do want. I did that a while back with a video camera I won and got stuff I wanted. Hadn't thought of that. That's a great idea!!! Best,
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#89541 - 02/22/12 02:45 PM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: Hank]
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Desperado
Registered: 03/30/01
Posts: 348
Loc: Austin, Texas, USA
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If I could get an Onkyo PRSC5508 now for the price that we think the 978 will be, why should I wait?
Gimme some reasons to hold off.
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#89545 - 02/22/12 08:56 PM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: Hank]
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Gunslinger
Registered: 09/04/04
Posts: 146
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If I could get an Onkyo PRSC5508 now for the price that we think the 978 will be, why should I wait?
Gimme some reasons to hold off. Curious, would you consider the Marantz AV-7005(from Outlaw) an equal to the 5508 or a step down? -Bob
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#89546 - 02/22/12 11:20 PM
Re: Alternative pre?
[Re: bobm]
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Desperado
Registered: 01/27/09
Posts: 414
Loc: Virginia
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If I could get an Onkyo PRSC5508 now for the price that we think the 978 will be, why should I wait?
Gimme some reasons to hold off. Curious, would you consider the Marantz AV-7005(from Outlaw) an equal to the 5508 or a step down? -Bob Based purely on specs (haven't heard either one), they appear to be similar, though the Onkyo sports Audyssey EQXT32. The Onkyo is also made in Japan. Best,
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