A Cyrus Pre amp also available in an XPd version ($2600) and an XPdQX ($3100).

For the ultimate music and home theater surround sound experience, the Marantz AV8801, AV pre-amplifier is packed with the latest state-of-the-art audio and video technologies, including the monaural construction pre-amplifier circuit with Marantz proprietary HDAM　and Current Feedback topology. As well, the AV8801 features the ability to expand beyond　conventional 5.1 and 7.1 channel configurations, thanks to the inclusion of DTS Neo:X and Audyssey DSX technology, which provides up to 11.2 channel playback, with additional　front width and front height channels for the most immersive surround sound experience you’ve ever heard.

We have recently welcomed Bryston with open arms into our demo space and have been thoroughly impressed.

What is immediately striking is the depth to the stereo image, which throws far back and wide. We have found it to pair extremely well with the beastly MB2i offering from its English partner PMC, which is of no great surprise since Bryston make all the amplifiers for their active range of larger speakers.