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I wish I could see it working out that it was cost effective to get a pre-amp 11.2 processor that I change out frequently, and then get an 11 channel amp.
Problem is there seems to be absolutely no price break between receivers and pre-amp processors, or if there is it's so small I can't see much difference.
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I was also just looking into the pre-amp and separates route to replace my aging all in one Pioneer. I came to the same conclusion that you've got to pay to play in that camp. Would love to invest in the Axiom ADA's but just can't afford/justify it when an all in one HT receiver is basically the same price as the processor/pre-amp.
Supply and demand I guess?