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Is an Integra DTC-9.8 pre/pro a good step up over a Denon receiver?

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I was at a Barrett's Home Theater store and happened to find an open-box Integra DTC 9.8 available. It was in like-new condition (a customer had it only for a few days) and although I wouldn't normally consider 10% off a good deal, this piece is apparently very hard to find in stock anywhere. So I purchased it. I have the option of returning it, which made the decision easier.

Does anyone have experience with this Integra pre/pro? I have a Denon 5800 receiver and want to upgrade for hdmi switching capability and the new HD audio formats. It's either this Integra and a good used 5/7 channel amplifier (such as NAD M25 or Rotel 1095) or a new Denon receiver. The Denon 5308 is available for around $4500, but the Integra and a used multichannel amp would be significantly cheaper. Would you think I can get better performance from the Denon 5308 or from the Integra DTC-9.8 and a Rotel 1095 or NAD M25?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

Follow Ups:

check for a possible lossless audio problem - Joe Murphy Jr 22:29:13 03/28/08 (6)
- It appears this problem has been fixed with a firmware update. - Dalton 19:18:55 04/12/08 (0)
- I have both the 9.8 and BD-30--No DTS-related issues (nt) - Real 10:58:55 03/29/08 (4)
  - yours is affected - Joe Murphy Jr 16:31:58 03/29/08 (3)
    - RE: yours is affected - Real 18:08:25 03/29/08 (2)
      - Do you have your player decode the DTS HD MA? Or do you send the bitstream to the Integra for decoding? NT - Jazz Inmate 00:27:11 03/30/08 (1)
        
        RE: Do you have your player decode the DTS HD MA? Or do you send the bitstream to the Integra for decoding? NT - Real 08:38:35 03/30/08 (0)
If you have any intention of using HDMI, the Integra is a very practical choice NT - Jazz Inmate 22:15:27 03/28/08 (0)
RE: Is an Integra DTC-9.8 pre/pro a good step up over a Denon receiver? - Kal Rubinson 15:12:00 03/28/08 (2)
- Thanks Kal... - Dalton 16:39:29 03/28/08 (1)
  - RE: Thanks Kal... - Real 11:02:48 03/29/08 (0)

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