Am waiting for dealer to get new Classe SSP-800 for trial, suppose to exceptional he says, will see. You can find it on their site, abt $8k I believe.
best choice for new processor for hd audio and 2 c
What are people's experience with high end processors to best take advantage of blue ray hd audio and hdmi 1.3; as well as quality 2 channel audio for red book cd and music server; ie; good inboard dacs?
My present system is a Meridian G-68/G-98 processor/player; being run thru MBL 80ll monos powering my MBL 111e's mains. I have an Aerial CC5 center; DD15 sub; and surrounds being powered by a Sunfire 7 x 400 watt amp and my zone 2. I am thinking of getting the Marantz new bd player; but my present system does not handle the new audio or hdmi. I am considering the Krell Evolution 707 (pending release) vs the Halcro SSP200 vs the Lexicon MC 12b hd vs the Meridian 861 v4.2 (knowing it doesn't handle the hdmi and hd audio at this time, but it has great sound for audio). I want a system that will provide great clear detail on CD playback and music server; but also allow me to enjoy the new features of blue ray and home theater; as well as standard dvd upconverted. I guess this is the case that the high end products have not yet caught up with integrated home theater...don't want the Denon/Integra receiver solution...Some people I talked to feel the Lexicon doesn't do a good job on audio...but is much less expensive than the new Krell. I'd appreciate any comments/recommendations for this solution; without breaking the bank. What solutions have others created and enjoy? Thanks for your help and comments. Or should I wait a bit more for the processors to get caught up to the bd?
My present system is a Meridian G-68/G-98 processor/player; being run thru MBL 80ll monos powering my MBL 111e's mains. I have an Aerial CC5 center; DD15 sub; and surrounds being powered by a Sunfire 7 x 400 watt amp and my zone 2. I am thinking of getting the Marantz new bd player; but my present system does not handle the new audio or hdmi. I am considering the Krell Evolution 707 (pending release) vs the Halcro SSP200 vs the Lexicon MC 12b hd vs the Meridian 861 v4.2 (knowing it doesn't handle the hdmi and hd audio at this time, but it has great sound for audio). I want a system that will provide great clear detail on CD playback and music server; but also allow me to enjoy the new features of blue ray and home theater; as well as standard dvd upconverted. I guess this is the case that the high end products have not yet caught up with integrated home theater...don't want the Denon/Integra receiver solution...Some people I talked to feel the Lexicon doesn't do a good job on audio...but is much less expensive than the new Krell. I'd appreciate any comments/recommendations for this solution; without breaking the bank. What solutions have others created and enjoy? Thanks for your help and comments. Or should I wait a bit more for the processors to get caught up to the bd?