I'm surprised no one mentioned the studio choice for processors "Lexicon". In your price range you may have to go used, but the Lexicons will blow the socks off of most processors. There is a trade off however, for pure music pleasure they are not the best. Picture quality and effects they can't be beat. So all and all they build some of the best units. You also may consider that if you get a 7 channel even if you don't use it for now you are future proof. I have a DC1 couple years old no problems really impresses my friends while watching things blowing up
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.
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.