There is no onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/AirPlay connectivity, no Netflix or Pandora apps, and no video processing. Krell Foundation Surround Processor: $6,500ĭrawing on technology developed for Krell’s $30,000 flagship Evolution 707 pre/pro, the aptly named Foundation celebrates sonic realism in favor of extraneous features. It’s based loosely on AV7005 prepro from sister brand Marantz and has a somewhat similar (though more truncated) feature set, combined with both cosmetic and performance enhancements. It’s not cheap, but McIntosh’s newest surround processor is it’s least expensive by far and performed brilliantly well when mated with the company’s new MM7055 7-channel amplifier. McIntosh MX121 Surround Processor: $6,000 Highly recommended by veteran reviewer Tom Norton. A member of NAD’s prestigious Masters series, the preamp boasts Dirac Live room correction, accommodates Dolby Atmos or DTS:X surround layouts with up to 7.1.4 channels, and supports hi-res multiroom streaming via Bluesound’s BluOS music management platform. NAD M17 V2 Surround Preamp/Processor: $6,000Īudiophiles looking for exceptional flexibility and outstanding sound quality in a home theater hub will want to give the M17 V2 a long hard look.
PREPROS 5 VS PREPROS 6 FULL
(October/November 2019, Read Full Review)
If you’re waiting for the right gear to fully embrace hi-res streaming, this could be your ticket. It even has a built-in Class A headphone amplifier with independent volume.
PREPROS 5 VS PREPROS 6 BLUETOOTH
If you were to sum up the DMS-550 in a few words it would be: “Digital audio done right.” Cary calls the 550 a “network audio player” but in truth it’s a player and a feature-packed digital preamp offering topnotch digital conversion, MQA decoding, aptX HD Bluetooth streaming, Roon compatibility, and lots more. If that’s not enough, throw in high-resolution streaming with MQA decoding, Roon integration, and ready access to a huge library of hi-res titles via the likes of Tidal and Qobuz.”Ĭary Audio DMS-550 Network Audio Player: $5,495 Simaudio’s Moon 390 offers everything you could want from a modern stereo preamp, starting with impeccable sonics, versatile analog and digital connectivity - including a built-in phono preamp and HDMI switching - multiroom capability, and app control. Moon 390 Network Player/Preamplifier: $5,300
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