Recommendation for new AVR, Pre/Pro

[Mag_Neato]

If I HAD the money, I'd go with a Bryston SP4!

Nice unit, but a pretty hefty price jump to get that fancy casework and long warranty!

[curtis]

Nice unit, but a pretty hefty price jump to get that fancy casework and long warranty!

Yeah...for $17k...it opens up another world of options, and I also believe it shares the same chassis/design as some other processors that cost a lot less.
Bryston has great warranties, but how long of a warranty do you need on a pre/pro. The 20 year warranty on their amps is awesome!

[curtis]

I think you are correct in that the bigger amps are still made by ATI.

Now, who's kidding who :-) ?. I have my eye on the HTP-1 also. Of all the 16+ channel pre-pros, seems to be the most stable and has lots of support from Monolith/ATI (who I believe makes it) in working out any bugs.

Set for amps at the moment, although I have considered either a Monolith or D-Sonic in 7 or 9 channels.

Yes...the HTP-1 is also made by ATI. Support on pre/pros and AVRs is important...as you know! (cough...Emotiva...cough).

I used to be all-in with class D, especially when thinking multi-channel. Nowadays, I am kind of wavering, although I would like to experience an amp based on nCore.

[parmodmehta]

ATI AT52XNC is another one. D-class with very good reviews for $2995.00 at amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Amplifier-Tec...-items&sr=1-13

[curtis]

ATI AT52XNC is another one. D-class with very good reviews for $2995.00 at amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Amplifier-Tec...-items&sr=1-13

Nice! That is an nCore based amp.

Geez...ATI sells on Amazon?

[racrawford65]

The ATI class D's are nice and use torroidial transformers. There two 2-channel on usaudiomart.com for sale. This one is a steal. I'm tempted but must resist as just ordered 2nd Rythmik a few days ago.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/...3-ati-at522nc/

I'd like to hear an nCore amp as well. VTV amplifiers have several models at reasonable prices, as does Nord. I've heard a D-Sonic with Paschal modules and they sound fantastic. I've read that some think these are better than the nCores.

[curtis]

The ATI class D's are nice and use torroidial transformers. There two 2-channel on usaudiomart.com for sale. This one is a steal. I'm tempted but must resist as just ordered 2nd Rythmik a few days ago.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/...3-ati-at522nc/

I'd like to hear an nCore amp as well. VTV amplifiers have several models at reasonable prices, as does Nord. I've heard a D-Sonic with Paschal modules and they sound fantastic. I've read that some think these are better than the nCores.

I try not to look at ads...hard to resist some times.

Off-topic...
Did you see the pair of Towers w/RAALs on sale on Audiomart a few weeks ago for $1300/pr???
After communicating with the seller, long story short, when I decided to pull the trigger, he had local buyer visiting him that night, and sold them. Crazy!!

[racrawford65]

Yes, I did see them. Sorry you missed the opportunity. I missed a deal on a Soundsmith Hyperion about a month ago on audiogon. Low hour 9K cartridge for under 3k. Plus Soundsmith rebuilds for 850 when needed. Should have pulled the trigger, but with a new in the box Paua that I got for 1/2 retail, too much indecision. Now I'm tempted to pick up that ATI amp. Even if I don't use it, could probably flip it for more than they are asking..... but saving up for next upgrade (VPI Fatboy) after the next sub gets here.

[parmodmehta]

I try not to look at ads...hard to resist some times.

Off-topic...
Did you see the pair of Towers w/RAALs on sale on Audiomart a few weeks ago for $1300/pr???
After communicating with the seller, long story short, when I decided to pull the trigger, he had local buyer visiting him that night, and sold them. Crazy!!

This is how I purchased my RAAL Sierra Horizon. Local craigslist, and I think paid $700.

[curtis]

Yes, I did see them. Sorry you missed the opportunity. I missed a deal on a Soundsmith Hyperion about a month ago on audiogon. Low hour 9K cartridge for under 3k. Plus Soundsmith rebuilds for 850 when needed. Should have pulled the trigger, but with a new in the box Paua that I got for 1/2 retail, too much indecision. Now I'm tempted to pick up that ATI amp. Even if I don't use it, could probably flip it for more than they are asking..... but saving up for next upgrade (VPI Fatboy) after the next sub gets here.

Excellent! A lot of that is greek to me as I am not into vinyl.

This is how I purchased my RAAL Sierra Horizon. Local craigslist, and I think paid $700.

Wow...Craigslist? That's amazing!