i guess it depends on how you define terms but to me Pre-Pro means you can't use it alone as in it has no amp section. the RX-A3000 has an amp section, but its not a stand alone amp, so its classified as an AVR, IMO sounds warmer and clearer then my Denon, however its not a good comparison because the Yamaha is a much higher end unit then the Denon 1910 better DACs and internals