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Comparisons of new generation PrePros

I have a Lexicon DC-1, with a 7.1 channel speaker set up, and am considering getting a new PrePro. I do all my listening/viewing in multi-channel, surroundsound independent of the source. What I'm seeking, in priority order, is: better audio quality (clarity, resolution, etc.); ability to handle multi-channel SACD/DVD-A; and ability to decode newer ss formats. One PrePro I will consider, if it ever comes out and if it's reasonably priced, is the baby MC-12 from Lexicon.

But there is a new generation of seemingly competitive PrePro's from Anthem, Aragon, Krell, etc. in the $4,000 price range that purport to support a 7.1 channel speaker system.

Has anyone listended to any of these, or other competitive units? If so can you comment on the sound (both audio quality and surroundsound performance)? I am particularly interested in opinions/experiences with the Aragon as it has the least amount of information available on message boards, magazine reviews, etc.

Does anyone know how the 7.1 channels of sound generated/synthesized by any of these types of processors compares to Lexicon's Logic 7?

Thanks in advance,
Bruce
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kthomas
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If you do all you listening in surround regardless of source, I don't think you'll find better than the Lexicon. Meridian has gotten good reviews on their synthesized surround, though they're just as expensive and I don't know if they have 7.1 support.

The baby MC-12 would / will be good. I hope they do come out with one. I have the MC-12 and it's a beauty. I would assume the baby MC-12 will be extremely nice as well.

Have you considered upgrading to an MC-1 and waiting until the baby MC-12 comes out and, preferably, drops in price? Lexicon gear seems to sell at a much steeper discount than many brands. The MC-1 used is going very cheaply right now and, IMO, sounded significantly better than the DC-1 (I owned both at different times prior to the MC-12).
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