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Currently, I'm considering using a $400-$500 AVR as a pre/pro and pairing it with a $500 Emotiva LPA-1 (125 WPC x7, all channels driven). My main concern about the AVR is that the amplifier section will be drawing some power, which will run up the electricity bill and generate more heat. Unfortunately, I can't find a pre/pro that has lip sync/audio delay without costing substantially more than the AVR's that have this feature.




I doubt you would be able to hear a noticable difference between a good AVR and the AVR as a pre/pro and a multi channel amp. I would go with a good 200 watt amp for the front end and leave the surround duties to the AVR.

Rick


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