My two cents:
You definitely want the M80s.

FO M80s: $1198
Outlaw Audio 7200: $1849
663 (for new HD formats)): $345
Total: $3392 USD, pretty close to budget.

Caveat: You could easily stick with the 661 and wait for the next latest/greatest pre/pro ;\)

Enjoy/Regards,
SK


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