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What's Good 5.1 pre/pre with DD, DTS, DPL II

I decided to go 5.1 instead 7.1 at this time. Take some complexity out of it.

I figured what I'm goning to use the most is DD or DTS for DVD movies, and DPL II for VHS or TV viewing and occasionally for Music beside the good old 2ch stereo.

DPL II and DTS Neo:6 is equivalent and I heard DPL II is better .

So, DD, DTS, DPLII and
good internal DAC for CD playing.
5.1 analog input will be nice but not really necessary

What are the pre/pro choices for this at around $1500 - $2500 street price.
eandylee

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eandylee OP
124 posts
 
Thanks guys,

Meridian 561, Bryston SP1, Lexicon MC1 looks nice,

Questions:

Mdridian 561 - I heard that it's DAC is only 20bit as opposed to 24bit on others... is it true? what does it mean?

Bryston SP1 - Beside those extra featurs and bells & whistles, is there differece sonically sounds quality performance etc compare to SP1.7?
Also, Bryston's website says "Easy Upgrades" with bold face under feature section(http://www.bryston.ca/sp1_m.html), What does it mean? Does it mean I can get it upgraded with DPLII - Is it supported?

eandylee OP
124 posts
 
I don't need the rear panel changed for SACD/DVD-A, also I don't need output for 6.1 and 7.1

I just want the update for DPLII.

Is it something simple standard update?

I'm goning to cantact Bryston but if anybody has any experience with it...
eandylee OP
124 posts
 
Krell what? HTS1? HTS2? showcase? HTS7.1?

I was considering HTS2, but found out it lacks the bass management feature... so had to cross it out...

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