I have finally decided to forgo my trusty old Lexicon MC-12v4 in favor of an inexpensive pre/pro, at least for the time being. My new room setup just doesn't have room for it and quite honestly, I'm tired of running so many RCA cables. HDMI is much simpler.
The new pre/pro will be hooked up to an old Classe CAV-150 6 channel amp and running GR Research Super V's (for now, possibly the LS-6/Super V "Frankenspeakers" if I can ever find the room) and Thiel Powerpoints.
The limited time I've run a basic Denon AVR-X1000 in this room convinces me that I need Audyssee or similar. Makes a huge difference. I just don't have enough space for extensive room treatments, nor can I pull the speakers very far from the walls.
I'll still be running my Modwright LS100 for 2 channel listening, probably through the same Classe amp for now.
I would love to get something like the Outlaw 975. Simple. Small profile fits easily in a standard rack. Very inexpensive - but no room correction.
I've been looking at some of the refurbished units at Accessories 4 less, but really unfamiliar with any of them. I think all of them support top of the line DTS and Dolby processing - I don't need 9+ channels of speakers. I would love versatile bass management for the future, but good room correction is even more impotant.
Anybody have any first hand experience or suggestions? I figure I may find a deal tomorrow, so I'm ready to jump in if there's a deal out there.