My advice is to order an Outlaw 990 for their 30 day trial for $1099 and pocket the difference (while all the various formats duke it out - you'll ultimately be faced with an expensive upgrade with the HE processors). Trust me - I've had the Krell HTS, EAD Signature, Proceed AVS, and Sony TAE9000ES thru my system (all 5.1) and the Outlaw is the best of the bunch (newer chips). As stated, the Anthem AVM30 is a good contender but to my ear doesn't justify the added $$'s. YMMV as always.
ADVICE Please: Best Processor under $3K?
I am currently working on the system upgrade and hoping to get some expert advice. I am trying to figure out the best processor under $3K that is available in current used market. I need 7.1 set up and preferably balanced input but this is not a must...I mainly watch movie about 90% of the time and 10% music.
My candidates are following in order of preference.
1) Lexicon MC-4
2) Lexicon MC-8B (with bit of streach)
3) Arcam FMJ AV8
4) Theta Casanova
5) Integra Research RDC-7
6) Tag mclaren AVR 32R ex
I truly appreciate your advice or comment !!
Thank you !!
My candidates are following in order of preference.
1) Lexicon MC-4
2) Lexicon MC-8B (with bit of streach)
3) Arcam FMJ AV8
4) Theta Casanova
5) Integra Research RDC-7
6) Tag mclaren AVR 32R ex
I truly appreciate your advice or comment !!
Thank you !!