HT and 2-channel music setup - New Ideas?

I prefer the EAD Theatermaster pro over the Bryston. I've done a/b comparisons. There was a pretty nasty thread comparing the two a while back. I'd recommend you get a listen to both. Haven't heard the Simaudio so I can't say anything about it.

harry

Distortion et al:

Sorry i "failed" to remind everyone that I use my AV processor primarily for AV processing and not 2 channel listening.

It is true that I isolate my two channel path so that it doesn't travel through the AV processor when I'm listening to stereo. I can explain how to do this very simply if anyone has interest in it.

But I did test the Bryston vs. the EAD in 2 channel and stereo mode when I had them both together. To my ears, the EAD is superior. In fact, even though I don't use it in this manner, the sonic superiority is more apparent in 2 channel mode, since pcm stereo is a purer, uncompressed source than DVD anyway.

I'd probably take an EAD, Theta, or Meridian over the Bryston, even though I still view the Bryston as a pretty good pre-pro.

Harry

Ken:

Nice choice. If I can help you with setup or problems, don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected].

harry