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Lexicon DC1 AV Preamp Reviewed
While now only a legacy piece the DC-1 was one of the pieces that made the Lexicon name. For those looking for a value priced used AV preamp on the used market - you've found the right AV preamp. Read the HomeTheaterReview.com review here. Read More
Theta Casablanca AV Preamp Reviewed
The Theta Casablanca has been one of the preeminent AV preamplifiers since it came out many years ago. Theta has kept it current through an upgrade path that now extends to HDMI 1.4 allowing it to be one of the elite units to handle 3D. Read a full review here. Read More
Lexicon MC-1 AV Preamp Reviewed
The best-known Lexicon AV preamp and one that has gone through several iterations is the MC-1. This unit has been around for a long time and has been updated both via firmware and hardware over the years. Check out the full review here. Read More
Musical Fidelity HTP/HT6000 AV Preamp Reviewed
A legacy piece the Music Fidelity is only 5.1 capable and no longer produced but did offer solid audio performance for those looking for a smaller home theater and two-channel system. Read a full review here. Read More
McIntosh Laboratories MX-136 AV Preamplifier Reviewed
This is an older McIntosh unit that was marketed towards those who needed HDMI video (only) switching but wanted the best analog sound. Those looking for exceptional analog reproduction who don't care about the new audio codecs of Blu-ray may want to read Andrew Robinson's full review here. Read More
Halcro SSP220 AV Preamplifier Reviewed
Halcro is known for their exceptional two channel pieces and their AV preamps share this quality. The SSP220 is designed for the high end audio and video enthusiast. You can read Brian Kahn's full review of this piece here despite the fact Halcro isn't currently in the U.S. market. Read More
Denon AVP-A1HDCI AV Preamplifier Reviewed
This Denon AV preamp offers possibly the largest feature set of any AV preamp out there. A recent upgrade from Denon also allows owners to now pass 3D video as well as utilize the latest Audyssey room correction. Read Dr. Ken Taraszka's review here. Read More
Classé SSP-600 AV Preamplifier Reviewed
The Classe' SSP600 is now discontinued for the SSP800 but for those looking for high end audio preamplifier performance who are willing to pass the new uncompressed codecs from their Blu-ray player in analog this is a great piece. Read Jerry Del Colliano's full review here. Read More
Anthem Statement D2 with ARC Room Correction Reviewed
Anthem has a huge following with their AV preamps and the Statement D2 w/ARC is the top of the line offering by them before the release of the D2v. Anthem's room correction (ARC) is one of the best available and can raise the quality of your room and thereby elevate you total systems performance. Read Dr. Ken Taraszka's full review here. Read More
Integra DTC 9.8 Home Theater Processor Reviewed
This Integra model broke the mold in AV preamps. Coming in at an insanely low price and being one of the first AV preamps to decode all the new codecs of Blu-ray and the now defunct HD-DVD this piece won a ton of fans and for good reason. Read Andrew Robinson's full review here. Read More
