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Originally posted by cpd:
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Originally posted by silversport:
[QB] I guess that depends on whether or not your apples are "separates" or money...
Well said. That's what I meant by saying the AVR300 would be losing some of its world beating status (remember the over-the-top gushing "The Answer" review from a magazine a while back?) if good quality separates come down to its price point. And while I'd still recommend an AVP700 first for those with a music-first priority, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend (and have recommended) the 990 for those with a tighter budget and/or an HT-first priority.

Chris
I'm sure the AVP700 is a fine sounding pre for both music and HT, but do think the Outlaw 990/7125 does offer music-first a good alternative too. My first priority was its music reproduction for those times when I choose to not use my tube gear. I was VERY pleasantly surprised at just how good the 990/7125 fits that need and does so at a reasonable cost. I may check out the AVP700 some time in the future and compare to the 990 - just for fun.
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