What should I look for in a Processor??


What type of coding is neccesary?? Do i need every dolby, thx, etc. which settings or features are most important. I am thinking about purchasing a used one and it appears some have component video switching, not sure how many are HDTV cable through this switching due to their age. I could very easily just run the video directly to the tv if this is a problem.

thanks for the help..
dovjm

Showing 1 response by ginas

Most of the TV's these days have more than one components, DVI's and/or HDMI inputs for you to run your source(s) directly into it. This should take care of most if not all your video needs. That said, i would recommend buying a used B&K Ref 20, 30, 50 or Acurus ACTII to perform the audio tasks and you're all set without spending a lot of money. My system consist of top of the line CJ gears (CJ gears are mainly for 2 channel listening) with five awsome speakers from Usher, BE10's, for fronts, center, and surrounds and i still use the B&K reference 30 that i bought 5 or 6 years ago without any issues. I ran my blu-ray and dish directly into the projector via HDMI and component, respectively. My advice is NOT to spend a lot of money on surround sound processor unless the latest/greatest is a must have for you..... The direct answer to your question is to buy a used B&K pre/proc starting with the reference 10