No experience with Krell here. Meridian prides itself on upgradability. The 568 has just started it's product life cycle and will most likely be around for a long time. This is something to think about.
Set-up is much easier now with computer software, but you will need a laptop or PC. With multiple ways to set-up this processor, it is easy to get wrong. Only trust yourself or a real expert.
The remote is unique, but is not back-lit for dark theater operation. The 568 has 3 balanced outs if you are using balanced cables for your amps. The chassis is odd shaped euro style and mostly plastic. Inputs are limited unless you add the 562v. Meridian uses their own proprietary DSP's. Modes such as Hall, Stadium, Chamber etc... are actually well executed. Trifield, another proprietary DSP mode, is very good. Ambiasonic is also a rare inclusion.
Hope this helps,
Stewart
Set-up is much easier now with computer software, but you will need a laptop or PC. With multiple ways to set-up this processor, it is easy to get wrong. Only trust yourself or a real expert.
The remote is unique, but is not back-lit for dark theater operation. The 568 has 3 balanced outs if you are using balanced cables for your amps. The chassis is odd shaped euro style and mostly plastic. Inputs are limited unless you add the 562v. Meridian uses their own proprietary DSP's. Modes such as Hall, Stadium, Chamber etc... are actually well executed. Trifield, another proprietary DSP mode, is very good. Ambiasonic is also a rare inclusion.
Hope this helps,
Stewart