Thanks Kal
Still operating under the assumption the dedicated, if not uber expensive, processor is a higher performing device than it's associated receiver brethren...
Would you say then, Among that lot it is a 'pick em' situation as there is no clear cut winner? Possibly making tangible support and their particular 'bells & whistles' listings more pertinent to given preffs or needs, and the tact better taken here?
Or must one move upwards substantially to gain overall better performance over that of a likewise outfitted receiver which is being used solely as a processor?
My thinking as I alluded too is or was, a dedicated AV processor outfitted on par with its receiver cousin, should be the higher performer of that pair.
I suppose a better question, if so, might be, OK, by how much?
Marginally? Noticeably? Night and day? The latter assessment would give me enough motivation to secure one and sell my reciever. I simply can not justify busting that move for just a couple perhaps benefits they provide over what is already paid for and on hand. Namely HDMI OSD info during playback, and Audacy functionality with an outboard amp.
Still operating under the assumption the dedicated, if not uber expensive, processor is a higher performing device than it's associated receiver brethren...
Would you say then, Among that lot it is a 'pick em' situation as there is no clear cut winner? Possibly making tangible support and their particular 'bells & whistles' listings more pertinent to given preffs or needs, and the tact better taken here?
Or must one move upwards substantially to gain overall better performance over that of a likewise outfitted receiver which is being used solely as a processor?
My thinking as I alluded too is or was, a dedicated AV processor outfitted on par with its receiver cousin, should be the higher performer of that pair.
I suppose a better question, if so, might be, OK, by how much?
Marginally? Noticeably? Night and day? The latter assessment would give me enough motivation to secure one and sell my reciever. I simply can not justify busting that move for just a couple perhaps benefits they provide over what is already paid for and on hand. Namely HDMI OSD info during playback, and Audacy functionality with an outboard amp.