[Lordoftherings]

Hi Daniel,

Because you're from Quebec, Canada, where do you intend to make your purchase(s)?

* Is $1,500 to $2,000 are Canadian $ or USA $?

** Have you consider the use market for an Anthem AVM 50, or AVM 40? ...Canadian breed.

*** Or if you are shopping in the USA, about the Onkyo Pro PR-SC886P? Sweet Pre/Pro for only a thousand bucks USA.

 

[Lordoftherings]

* Funny, my wife always ask me the same question. USD of course:bigsmile:

** Anthem is on my short list. It's always easier to deal with a canadian based company. Classé Audio and Simaudio are there to. I had to deal with Simaudio, short driving distance, they are great. I heard that it's the same with Classé. There's also Bryston.

***I'm shopping in Canada and USA. I 've read good (when it's working) and bad thing ( we customer need support) about Onkyo/Integra processor. If I buy one, and have problem, how will be the customer support? It might be a great processor, but I will not take a chance (It might be my lost!).

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for your response. I now understand better where you're coming from.
You probably already know about the Anthem Statement D2v/ARC1 Surround Sound Audio/Video Processor? I know, I know, it's $7,500 USA, but in my opinion it is THEE BEST.
That's why I suggested you the AVM 50 or 40 for now, from the used market; and then later when the funds are available... you got the picture...

Now, Simaudio, close to where you live, wow!, excellent my friend, excellent indeed.
Classe & Bryston are impeccable companies too. I see you know your stuff.

And you're right, these pre/pros from any of these companies above will do excellent in 2-channel Stereo sound (analog & digital), compared to the Onkyos or Integras. And you're also right about customer support, you'd be much better off with Anthem, Bryston, Simaudio, or Classe.

And for your turntable, just pick one that has one of the best Phono preamp section, or even a separate one if you have to.

* So now, for $2,000 USA, I'll go with a pre/pro from either Anthem, Simaudio or Classe (Bryston too).
But you know that you need to get an excellent deal, don't you?
Or you need to hit the used audio market (Audiogon or others from private sales).

** Now it's all up to you to do your research to find the best deal, because you surely know where and what to look for.

Good luck, and keep in touch for sharing your find.

Regards,
Bob

P.S. To keep in touch with reality, I would personally try to score a used Anthem pre/pro.

 

[Lordoftherings]

Avm 40 and 50 look great and they keep popping on audiogon and canuck audio mart. They could be fine for now. In 2 to 3 years, I might buy something like "Anthem Statement D4v/ARC2 with HDMI 1.7" or classé ssp-1000 ( I know they do not exist).

Now you're talking! :T That's excactly what I'll do myself. :yes: :shh: