Well I would be partial to the Rotel RSP-1572 (1570 has been upgraded to the 1572). For the money, it has to be one the of best surround sound processors available. The Classe ssp75 would be dynamite too but that is the higher end brand of Rotel and may not be either affordable or necessary for what your needs are. I have a Rotel 5.1 AVR and do plan on upgrading someday to a processor since I already have a Rotel mc amp. I particularly like the 4 audio music formats you can choose from that the Rotel has in addition to all of the current surround sound formats. The Rotel has it all really. That's the fun of it. I switch around from using two channel to 5 channel stereo, then to one of the 4 music audio choices, then to the Neo 6, etc. Much has to do with the CD being played and which format makes it sond the best but it's just great to be able to enjoy music in different formats. Keeps it intersting and fresh. So my vote for you would be the Rotel. New retail for the Classe ssp75 unit is about $5K vs about $2K for the Rotel.
need a new processor
I currently have an Atlantic Technology p-2000 and would like to upgrade. Am considering several pros currently available here. I listen to mostly music with about 30% movies. I am considering a Parasound Halo c2, Classe ssp75, Moon attraction 7.1 and a newer Rotel RSP 1570.
Amy suggestions or recommendations or should I keep on looking. Speakers are Focal 806v.
Amy suggestions or recommendations or should I keep on looking. Speakers are Focal 806v.