Processor hunt....does this animal exist??


OK, I’m having a really hard time finding the processor I want. All I want is;

1. At least one 5.1 analog input, two would be better
2. Only needs to do 5.1 DD/DTS as I have no desire to go to 6.1 or 7.1, 5.2 would be a plus though…
3. Solid analog section, none of this converting my analog to digital and back again
4. Would like DPL II but could do without
5. Prefer single ended and balanced outputs with at least one balanced input
6. Discreet remote codes for power…….
7. DC triggers/phast connectivity
8. Upgradeable power cord
9. No video on the unit, they all look cheesy to me, but I could defeat this if need be
10. OK, I’d like it in black, but would buy whatever color it comes in
11. Can’t be bright or harsh… spent too much time and funds to get rid of that sound, don’t want it back… (sorry, for me this rules out Bryston, Aragon, and I’m still not real impressed with Lexicon, though they’ve come a long way)

What I don’t need;
1. Video switching…all video goes straight to the TV, and if need be I’d use an external DVI switcher
2. WAF (she lets me buy any stereo gear I can afford!!!)

The rest of the system is an active Linn 51 with an Esoteric DV-50s, but will be progressing to a Revel (Salons/Voice/Studios) with likely Proceed HPA’s until I go to ML 436’s…..

Does someone make this for less than the cost of my house???? Bueller??
kennyt

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Oh, Poschecab, the Meridian converts all analog inputs to digital and back... sorry, a likely one, but doesn't do a seperate analog.

I had considered a Classe SSP 75, which does most of what I want too....

Tough choices..
Had a kisto in the syswtem, really nice, but thte remote was so poor as to really turn me off to it. Sound was fantastic, but I hated the way you had to select inputs....and the $13K price for it, but given that I am considering the Meeridian stuff, $13K isn't too bad....
FWIW I we4nt with the Meidian 861 v4... decided if I was to spend the amount of $$ on a pre/pro, I wanted it to not need to be replaced in the next few years....

Yes, it is expensive, and likely I'll also add a Meridian player to it to take full advantage of the MHR link, but......
Bruce,

Already took the plunge on the Meridian... wife OK'd the purchase... that was all I needed.... Now I need new racks and a TV stand.... it just never ends!
Flrnlamb,

I couldn't have, and didn't initially, respond better!

I then went through Dawgbyte's posts and saw I was not necessarily dealing
with the most reputable source, so I pulled my initial reply and held quiet.....
I also noted his system wasn't posted...... FWIW I agree with you, and find the
Revels a great speaker and very to my liking, thus why I will have them soon.

BTW the 861 came today, should be up and running by Monday (going tile
shopping with the wife tomorrow in Orlando so....)